a 6.5 ounce can of tuna for $1.39 or a 3 ounce can of tuna for $0.65.
the 6.5 ounce can of tuna costs ________
the 3 ounce can of tuna costs __________
the ______ ounce can of tuna is the better buy
6.5
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To find the cost of the 6.5-ounce can of tuna, divide the price ($1.39) by the weight (6.5 ounces).
Cost of 6.5-ounce can of tuna = $1.39 Γ· 6.5 ounces.
To find the cost of the 3-ounce can of tuna, divide the price ($0.65) by the weight (3 ounces).
Cost of 3-ounce can of tuna = $0.65 Γ· 3 ounces.
To determine which can of tuna is the better buy, compare the cost per ounce of each option.
Cost per ounce of the 6.5-ounce can = Cost of 6.5-ounce can of tuna Γ· 6.5 ounces.
Cost per ounce of the 3-ounce can = Cost of 3-ounce can of tuna Γ· 3 ounces.
Compare the two cost per ounce values and choose the option with the lower cost per ounce as the better buy.