Question

The table below shows the cost of 4 sizes of Bran Pops Cereal. Which size is the best buy?

16 ounces costs $2.56
36 ounces costs $5.40
64 ounces costs $8.96
96 ounces costs $14.40

Answer 1

64 ounces is the best buy

Explanation:

To figure which size is the best to buy, find the cheapest per ounces one

A: 16 ounces costs $2.56, each ounces cost 2.56/16 = $0.16

B: 36 ounces costs $5.40, each ounces cost 5.40/36 = $0.15

C: 64 ounces costs $8.96, each ounces cost 8.96/64 = $0.14

D: 96 ounces costs $14.40, each ounces cost 14.40/96 = $0.15

From the results above, C cost lowest per ounces,

64 ounces is the best buy