Question

a 16-ounce bottle of spring water is $1.76. a 20-ounce bottle of fresh water is $2.40. which statement about the unit prices is true? a) fresh water has a lower unit price of $0.12/ounce b) spring water has a lower price of $0.11/ounce c) fresh water has a lower unit price of $0.11/ounce d) spring water has a lower unit price of $0.12/ounce

Answer 1

Answer:

Option b. spring water has a lower price of $0.11\frac{\ }{ounce}$

Step-by-step explanation:

step 1

Find the unit rate of spring water

$\frac{1.76}{16}= 0.11\frac{\ }{ounce}$

step 2

Find the unit rate of fresh water

$\frac{2.40}{20}= 0.12\frac{\ }{ounce}$

Compare

$0.11\frac{\ }{ounce} < 0.12\frac{\ }{ounce}$

Answer 2

100% sure its C hope this helps