Question

Ferroza can buy a 24-ounce bag of ferret food for $1.19, or she can buy a 36-ounce bag for $2.89. Which is the better deal?

Answer 1

The 24-oz bag is the better deal!

Explanation:

The best way to determine if this is a deal is to compare the items unit cost, which is the cost per unit measurement. We will use ounces as the unit measurement:

`($1.19)/(24" oz")=$0.0496//"oz"`

Now we know that the unit cost of the 24oz bag is approximately $0.05 per ounce. Let's check the 36oz bag:

`($2.89)/(36" oz")=$0.0803//"oz"`

The unit cost of the 36oz bag is just a hair over $0.08 per ounce. The better deal is the one where we get the most for our money, meaning the lowest unit cost. This means that the 24oz bag is the better deal.