Problema Solution
you manage the concession stand at the Flicker Movie house. You currently sell popcorn in 40-oz containers for 75 cents. You are going to begin selling a jumbo size popcorn, in a gallon container for $2.50. What is the customers cost per ounce for each size? Which size is the better value?
Answer provided by our tutors
You currently sell popcorn in 40-oz containers for 75 cents thus the cost per ounce is:
75/40 = 17/8 = 2.125 cents per ounce
1 gal = 128 oz
128 oz sell for $2.50 = 250 cents or:
250/128 = 1.95 cents per ounce
the jumbo size popcorn is the better value.