Question

A 1-litter bottle of soda cost $0.99 and a 2-litter bottle of soda costs $1.59. Which of these statements will help a shopper decide which bottle is the better buy? Group of answer choices

The 2-litter bottle is the better buy because it is less expensive than two of the 1-litter bottles of soda.

The 1-litter is the better buy because $0.99 is about $1, and $1 goes into $1.59 1.5 times.

The 2-litter is the better buy because it is more expensive.

The 1-litter is the better buy because it is less expensive per litter.

Answer 1

Answer: :The 2-litter bottle is the better buy because it is less expensive than two of the 1-litter bottles of soda."

Step-by-step explanation: If you were to buy 2 1-litter bottle of soda, you would be paying $1.98 for 2 1-litter bottles instead of paying the better price for 1 2-litter bottle of soda which costs $1.59.

$0.99 x 2 = $1.98 for 2 1-litter bottles of soda, which equal a total of 2 litters.

$1.59 for 1 2-litter bottle of soda, which also equals a total of 2 litters.

So, a 2-litter bottle of soda is worth it, because you as well will save $0.39