Which size bottle of ketchup is the best deal with the lowest unit price?

Prices for Different Sizes of Bottles of Ketchup
Size Bottle
Price
10 oz.
$2.50
14 oz.
$2.80
16 oz.
$4.00
18 oz.
$5.40
10 oz.
14 oz.
16 oz.
18 oz.

1 answer

To find the best deal based on unit price, we need to calculate the price per ounce for each size of ketchup bottle. Here's the calculation for each size:

  1. 10 oz. bottle at $2.50: \[ \text{Unit Price} = \frac{2.50}{10} = 0.25 \text{ per ounce} \]

  2. 14 oz. bottle at $2.80: \[ \text{Unit Price} = \frac{2.80}{14} \approx 0.20 \text{ per ounce} \]

  3. 16 oz. bottle at $4.00: \[ \text{Unit Price} = \frac{4.00}{16} = 0.25 \text{ per ounce} \]

  4. 18 oz. bottle at $5.40: \[ \text{Unit Price} = \frac{5.40}{18} = 0.30 \text{ per ounce} \]

Now let's summarize the unit prices:

  • 10 oz. bottle: $0.25 per ounce
  • 14 oz. bottle: $0.20 per ounce
  • 16 oz. bottle: $0.25 per ounce
  • 18 oz. bottle: $0.30 per ounce

The 14 oz. bottle at $2.80 has the lowest unit price at $0.20 per ounce, making it the best deal.