Question

Given the following information, determine if one of the brands is a better buy.
Brand A: 14 ounces for $33.18
Brand B: 22 ounces for $52.80
a.
Both brands cost the same per ounce.
b.
Brand A is the better buy.
c.
Brand B is the better buy.
d.
There is not enough information provided to determine the better buy.

Answer 1

To determine which brand is the better buy, we need to calculate the cost per ounce for both Brand A and Brand B.

**Brand A:**
- Price: $33.18
- Ounces: 14

Cost per ounce for Brand A:
\[
\text{Cost per ounce for Brand A} = \frac{33.18}{14} \approx 2.37 \text{ per ounce}
\]

**Brand B:**
- Price: $52.80
- Ounces: 22

Cost per ounce for Brand B:
\[
\text{Cost per ounce for Brand B} = \frac{52.80}{22} \approx 2.40 \text{ per ounce}
\]

Now, we can compare the two:

- Cost per ounce for Brand A is approximately $2.37.
- Cost per ounce for Brand B is approximately $2.40.

Since $2.37 (Brand A) is less than $2.40 (Brand B), it is clear that **Brand A is the better buy**.

Thus, the answer is:
**b. Brand A is the better buy.**