Question

A certain shampoo is available in two sizes. A 14.2-ounce bottle costs $3.98. A 33.9-ounce bottle costs $9.98.

Find the unit price for each size. Then state which size is the better buy based on the unit price.

Round your answers to the nearest cent.

Answer 1

28 cents, 29 cents, the 14 oz bottle is better to buy.

Answer 2

28 cents, 29 cents, The 14 oz bottle is the better buy.

Explanation:

For part 1: Divide 3.98 ÷ 14.2. That equals 28 cents.

For part 2: Divide 9.98 ÷ 33.9. That equals 29 cents, one more than the other shampoo.

That means that shampoo 1 is the better buy

Hope this helps :)

-jp524