Question

The table shows the pricing for four different brands of cat food.

Which brand costs the least per ounce?

Responses

A
A

B
B

C
C

D
D
Brand Cost
A $0.88 for 4 oz
B $1.05 for 5 oz
C $1.60 for 8 oz
D $2.28 for 12 oz

1 answer

To determine which brand costs the least per ounce, we need to calculate the cost per ounce for each brand.

  1. Brand A:

    • Cost: $0.88 for 4 oz
    • Cost per ounce: 0.884=0.22 dollars per ounce
  2. Brand B:

    • Cost: $1.05 for 5 oz
    • Cost per ounce: 1.055=0.21 dollars per ounce
  3. Brand C:

    • Cost: $1.60 for 8 oz
    • Cost per ounce: 1.608=0.20 dollars per ounce
  4. Brand D:

    • Cost: $2.28 for 12 oz
    • Cost per ounce: 2.2812=0.19 dollars per ounce

Now let's compare the costs per ounce:

  • Brand A: $0.22/oz
  • Brand B: $0.21/oz
  • Brand C: $0.20/oz
  • Brand D: $0.19/oz

Conclusion: Brand D costs the least per ounce at $0.19.