Given the following information, choose the brand that is the better buy.

Question

Brand A: $2.16 for 18 ounces
Brand B: $1.50 for 12 ounces
Brand C: $2.26 for 20 ounces
Brand D: $1.95 for 16 ounces
a.
Brand A
b.
Brand B
c.
Brand C
d.
Brand D

Answer 1

To determine which brand is the better buy, we need to calculate the unit price (price per ounce) for each brand.

1. Brand A:

   • Price: $2.16
   • Ounces: 18
   • Unit Price: \( \frac{2.16}{18} = 0.12 , \text{per ounce} \)

2. Brand B:

   • Price: $1.50
   • Ounces: 12
   • Unit Price: \( \frac{1.50}{12} = 0.125 , \text{per ounce} \)

3. Brand C:

   • Price: $2.26
   • Ounces: 20
   • Unit Price: \( \frac{2.26}{20} = 0.113 , \text{per ounce} \)

4. Brand D:

   • Price: $1.95
   • Ounces: 16
   • Unit Price: \( \frac{1.95}{16} = 0.121875 , \text{per ounce} \)

Now we can compare the unit prices:

• Brand A: $0.12 per ounce
• Brand B: $0.125 per ounce
• Brand C: $0.113 per ounce
• Brand D: $0.121875 per ounce

The lowest unit price is for Brand C at $0.113 per ounce.

Thus, the better buy is Brand C.

The correct answer is c. Brand C.