Problema Solution

Which is the better value?

24-ounce box of cereal for $4.59

15.3-ounce box of cereal for $4.42

Answer provided by our tutors

To compare we need to find the cost per ounce:

24-ounce box of cereal for $4.59 means 4.59/24 = $0.19125 per once

15.3-ounce box of cereal for $4.42 means $4.42/15.3 = $0.29 per ounce

Better value is 24-ounce box of cereal for $4.59.