Question

Which is the better buy?

48-fluid-ounce container of laundry detergent for
$5.28
3-gallon container of laundry detergent for $34.56

Answer 1

3-gallon container of laundry detergent for $34.56

Explanation:

48-fluid-ounce container of laundry detergent for $5.28

5.28 : 48 = 0.11

check your work: 0.11 x 48 = 5.28

so for the first offer you will be paying $0.11 per ounce of laundry detergent.

3-gallon container of laundry detergent for $34.56

1 gallon = 128 ounces

3 gallons = 384 ounces

34.56 : 384 = 0.09

check your work: 0.09 x 384 = 34.56

for the second offer you will be paying $0.09 per ounce of laundry detergent. 3-gallon container of laundry detergent for $34.56 is a better buy because you will be paying less for each ounce of detergent.

hope this helps!