Question

At the candy store you can buy 20 ounces of Jolly Ranchers for $1. You could also buy 30 ounces of Skittles

for $1.50. Which cost more per ounce? Explain.

Answer 1

Cost of Jolly Ranchers per ounce

`\\ \sf\longmapsto 1/ 20=0.05\$`

Cost of Skittles per ounce

`\\ \sf\longmapsto 1.5/ 30=0.05\$`

Same prices