Jack wants to find out which can of pineapples is the best buy. He has a choice of four different sized cans. Which can has the lowest unit price per ounce?

18 ounces for $2.88, 6 ounces for $1.14, 8 ounces for $1.44, 10 ounces for $1.62

1 answer

To find out which can of pineapples has the lowest unit price per ounce, we need to calculate the unit price for each can. The unit price is found by dividing the price of the can by its size (in ounces).

  1. 18 ounces for $2.88: \[ \text{Unit price} = \frac{2.88}{18} \approx 0.16 \text{ (rounded to 2 decimal places)} \]

  2. 6 ounces for $1.14: \[ \text{Unit price} = \frac{1.14}{6} \approx 0.19 \]

  3. 8 ounces for $1.44: \[ \text{Unit price} = \frac{1.44}{8} = 0.18 \]

  4. 10 ounces for $1.62: \[ \text{Unit price} = \frac{1.62}{10} = 0.162 \]

Now, let's summarize the unit prices:

  • 18 ounces: $0.16 per ounce
  • 6 ounces: $0.19 per ounce
  • 8 ounces: $0.18 per ounce
  • 10 ounces: $0.162 per ounce

The can with the lowest unit price per ounce is the 18-ounce can at approximately $0.16 per ounce.