To determine the best buy, we need to calculate the cost per ounce for each cereal option.
For the first option, the cost per ounce is $4.29/28 oz = $0.1532/oz.
For the second option, the cost per ounce is also $4.29/28 oz = $0.1532/oz.
For the third option, the cost per ounce is $4.59/32 oz = $0.1434/oz.
For the fourth option, the cost per ounce is $4.59/32 oz = $0.1434/oz.
For the fifth option, the cost per ounce is $4.79/36 oz = $0.1331/oz.
Finally, for the sixth option, the cost per ounce is $3.59/24 oz = $0.1496/oz.
Comparing the cost per ounce, the best buy is the fifth option of 36 oz. of cereal for $4.79.
Which of the following cereals is the best buy?
28 oz. of cereal for $4.29
28 oz. of cereal for $4.29
32 oz. of cereal for $4.59
32 oz. of cereal for $4.59
36 oz. of cereal for $4.79
36 oz. of cereal for $4.79
24 oz. of cereal for $3.59
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