Which is the better buy?

Question

2-pint carton of pineapple juice for $3.42.
2-quart carton of pineapple juice for $4.32

Answer 1

To determine which is the better buy, we need to compare the price per pint for each option.

1. 2-pint carton for $3.42:

   • Price per pint = Total price / Number of pints
   • Price per pint = $3.42 / 2 = $1.71 per pint

2. 2-quart carton for $4.32:

   • First, convert quarts to pints. There are 2 pints in a quart, so 2 quarts = 4 pints.
   • Price per pint = Total price / Number of pints
   • Price per pint = $4.32 / 4 = $1.08 per pint

Now we compare the prices per pint:

• 2-pint carton: $1.71 per pint
• 2-quart carton: $1.08 per pint

The 2-quart carton at $4.32 is the better buy because it has a lower price per pint.