Question

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A 2-liter bottle of soda (67.6 ounces) costs $1.89. A case of twelve 12 ounce
cans of the same soda costs $2.99. Calculate the unit price (price/ounce) of each
item and determine which is the better bargain. Explain your answer.

Answer 1

The two-liter bottle of soda has a unit price of $0.028/ounce.

The case of twelve 12 ounces has a unit price of $0.021/ounce.

The case of twelve 12 ounce can is the better bargain.

Step-by-step explanation:

A two-liter bottle of soda i.e. 67.6 ounces cost $1.89.

So, the unit price (price/ounces) of this type of soda is
`(1.89)/(67.6) = 0.028` dollars per ounce.

Again, a case of twelve 12 ounce cans of the same soda costs $2.99.

So, the unit price (price/ounces) of this type of soda is
`(2.99)/(12 * 12) = 0.021` dollars per ounce.

Therefore, the case of twelve 12 ounce can is the better bargain. (Answer)