CPM Homework Help : ACC7 Problem 2-88

Ferroza can buy a $24$ -ounce bag of ferret food for $\$1.19$ , or she can buy a $36$ -ounce bag for $\$2.89$ . Which is the better deal? Justify your conclusion.

Hint 1:

To compare the two bags, you will need to find the price per ounce for each bag.

Hint 2:

To find the price per ounce, divide the price by the number of ounces in the bag.

Answer:

The $24$ ounce bag is a better deal.