A 16-oz bottle of parmesan cheese costs $5.78, while an 8-oz bottle costs $3.97. Which is the better buy? Round your answer to the nearest cent if necessary

The 16-oz bottle of parmesan cheese is the better buy.

Step-by-step explanation:

Even though 8-oz is half the amount of 16-oz, that doesn't mean it's cheaper. Let's find the amount of and 8-oz bottle when a 16-oz bottle is $5.78:

16-oz bottle of parmesan cheese = $5.78

A price of an 8-oz bottle when 16-oz is divided by 2:

16 : 5.78 = $2.76

The original price of the 8-oz bottle should've been $2.76 but it's more expensive due to VAT.

So the 8-oz bottle is more expensive, therefore the 16-oz bottle is the better buy!