Question

In each of the following problems, type the price per unit per oz in blanks a. and b, then pick the best buy.

Answer 1

Answer:

B the 2 lb bread for 1.75

Step-by-step explanation:

The dollar per ounce for bread is $0.058 .

The dollar per ounce of bread is $0.055 .

b is the  best buy .

Step-by-step explanation:

First part

As given

Bread, 1 lb. loaf for 96¢ would .

As

1 dollar = 100 cent

Now convert 96¢ into dollars .

                     = $0.96

As 1 pound = 16 ounce

Thus

Bread 16 ounce loaf for $0.96 .

Therefore the dollar per ounce for bread is $0.058 .

Second part

Bread, 2 lb. loaf for $1.75

As  1 pound = 16 ounce

2 pound = 2 × 16 ounce

             = 32 ounce

Dollar per ounce = $ 0.055

Therefore dollar per ounce of bread is $0.055 .

Third part

As dollar per ounce for Bread, 2 lb. loaf for $1.75 is less as compared to Bread 1 lb. loaf for 96¢  .

Therefore b is the  best buy .