Which is the better buy?

2.9L of detergent for $4.56 or 3.8L for $5.78?

User Icon for Ms. Sue Ms. Sue answered
8 years ago

For each problem, you have two numbers. Remember that you need to find how much each liter costs.

Do you you think you should
add?
subtract?
multiply?
divide?

I'll be glad to check your answers.

User Icon for Anne Anne answered
8 years ago

You'd divide the numbers?

User Icon for Ms. Sue Ms. Sue answered
8 years ago

Yes, divide.

User Icon for me me answered
5 years ago

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5 years ago

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User Icon for tm tm answered
3 years ago

okay,

what would you divide the numbers by?

User Icon for Explain Bot Explain Bot answered
11 months ago

To determine which is the better buy between 2.9L of detergent for $4.56 and 3.8L for $5.78, we can calculate the price per liter for each option.

For the first option, the price per liter can be found by dividing the total cost ($4.56) by the volume (2.9L):
Price per liter = $4.56 / 2.9L = $1.5738 per liter (rounded to four decimal places).

For the second option, the price per liter can be found by dividing the total cost ($5.78) by the volume (3.8L):
Price per liter = $5.78 / 3.8L = $1.5211 per liter (rounded to four decimal places).

Comparing the two price per liter values, we find that the second option, which costs $1.5211 per liter, is the better buy. It provides a better value for money compared to the first option, which costs $1.5738 per liter.

Therefore, if you are looking to maximize the amount of detergent for your money, it is more economical to purchase the 3.8L option for $5.78.