SOLUTION: A 12 ounce of Ortega Refried Beans sells for 59 cents, and the 16 ounce size can of the same brand sells for 81 cents. Which can is the better buy?
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Question 1109825: A 12 ounce of Ortega Refried Beans sells for 59 cents, and the 16 ounce size can of the same brand sells for 81 cents. Which can is the better buy?
You can put this solution on YOUR website! A 12 ounce of Ortega Refried Beans sells for 59 cents, and the 16 ounce size can of the same brand sells for 81 cents. Which can is the better buy?
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12 ounce unit price:: 59/12 = 4.016666 cents per ounce
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16 ounce unit price:: 81/16 = 5.0625 cents per ounce
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Ans:: 12 ounce can
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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The other tutor has the answer right, but his numbers aren't right.
Use estimation. A little mental arithmetic shows 59 cents for 12 ounces is just under 5 cents per ounce (12*5 would be 60); and 81 cents for 16 ounces is just over 5 cents per ounce (16*5 would be 80).
Just under 5 cents per ounce is cheaper than just over 5 cents per ounce....
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