Asked by Kaileigh

Cottage cheese is being sold in different size containers. The sizes and prices are given below:
4 - 5 ounce containers for $5.00
1 - 12 ounce container for $3.24
1 - 16 ounce container for $4.19
Which container is the better buy?
a.
The 5 ounce container is the better buy.
b.
The 12 ounce container is the better buy.
c.
The 16ounce container is the better buy.
d.
The containers have the same unit price

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Compute price per ounce for each:

- Four 5-oz containers: 4×5 = 20 oz for $5.00 → $5.00/20 oz = $0.25/oz
- 12-oz: $3.24/12 = $0.27/oz
- 16-oz: $4.19/16 ≈ $0.2619/oz

The 5-ounce option is the cheapest per ounce. Answer: a.