Problema Solution

One package contains 10-pack of 2.1 ounce bars that costs $15.37 and the other contains 12-pack of 1.4 ounce bars that costs $15.35.

Which package has the better price per bar?

Which package has the better price per ounce?

Which package do you think is a better buy? Justify your reasoning.

Answer provided by our tutors

10-pack of 2.1 ounce bars that costs $15.37:


the price per bar is: 15.37/10 = $1.537


the price per ounce is: 15.37/(10*2.1) = $0.73



12-pack of 1.4 ounce bars that costs $15.35:


the price per bar is: 15.35/12 = $1.28


the price per ounce is: 15.35/(12*1.4) = $0.91



the 12-pack has better price per bar.


the 10-pack has better price per ounce and it is a better buy because you get more weight in bars then the offer for the 12-pack package.