Question

You can buy 20 ounces of cereal for $4.40 or 16 ounces of the same brand for $3.68. Wich is the better buy?

Answer 1

20 ounces for $4.40

Explanation:

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First let's find the cost per ounce for both types of cereal.

For the first cereal:

• 20 ounces = $4.4
• 1 ounce = $4.4 / 20
• 1 ounce = $0.22

For the second cereal:

• 16 ounces = $3.68
• 1 ounce = $3.68 / 16
• 1 ounce = $0.23

The first cereal is 1 cent cheaper, so the best option to buy would be the 1st option.