Question

a certain brand of coffee comes in two sizes. a 10.5-ounce package costs $2.99. a 29.3-ounce package costs $7.98.
find the unit price for each size. then state which size is the better buy based on the unit price.
round your answers to the nearest cent.
unit price for the 10.5-ounce package: $ per ounce
unit price for the 29.3-ounce package: $ per ounce
the better buy:
○ the 10.5-ounce package
○ the 29.3-ounce package
○ neither (they have the same unit price)

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate 10.5oz unit price

$\frac{2.99}{10.5} \approx 0.28$

Step2: Calculate 29.3oz unit price

$\frac{7.98}{29.3} \approx 0.27$

Step3: Compare unit prices

$0.28 > 0.27$

Answer:

Unit price for the 10.5-ounce package: $\$0.28$ per ounce
Unit price for the 29.3-ounce package: $\$0.27$ per ounce
The better buy: The 29.3-ounce package