Question

Suppose you are buying orange juice and you want to find the best deal. You find four different brands that offer various sizes that include 6 oz for $1.25, 8 oz for $1.33, 12 oz for $1.50 and 16 oz for $2.10. Which orange juice is the better buy?

Answer 1

Answer: 3rd brand.

Explanation:

1st brand:

6 oz cost $1.25

The amount per ounce will be:

= $1.25/6

= $0.21

2nd brand:

8 oz cost $1.33

The amount per ounce will be:

= $1.33/8

= $0.17

3rd brand:

12 oz cost $1.50

The amount per ounce will be:

= $1.50/12

= $0.125

4th brand:

16 oz cost $2.10

The amount per ounce will be:

= $2.10/16

= $0.13

From the calculation, the 3rd brand of orange juice is the better but as it's cheaper than others.