Cottage cheese is being sold in different size containers. The sizes and prices are given below: 4 - 5 ounce containers for $5.00 1 - 12 ounce container for $3.24 1 - 16 ounce container for $4.19 Which container is the better buy? a. The 5 ounce container is the better buy. b. The 12 ounce container is the better buy. c. The 16ounce container is the better buy. d. The containers have the same unit price.

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Cristofer Zimmerman

15 January, 09:40

Cottage cheese is being sold in different size containers. The sizes and prices are given below: 4 - 5 ounce containers for $5.00 1 - 12 ounce container for $3.24 1 - 16 ounce container for $4.19 Which container is the better buy? a. The 5 ounce container is the better buy. b. The 12 ounce container is the better buy. c. The 16ounce container is the better buy. d. The containers have the same unit price.

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Andrew Weber · Answer 1

Unit prices

4-5 ounce container: $5.00 / (4*5ounces) = $0.25 per oz

1 - 12 ounce container: $ 3.241/12 = $0.27 per oz

1 - 16 ounce container: $4.19/16 = $0.26 per oz

Then the answer is a. the 5 ounce container; because its unit price is the lowest one.