Which is the "better buy"? A 12 ounce can of corn for $1.92 of a 20 ounce can of corn for $3.00?
To determine which is the better buy between a 12-ounce can of corn for $1.92 and a 20-ounce can of corn for $3.00, we can calculate the price per ounce for each option.
For the 12-ounce can of corn:
Price per ounce = Total price / Total ounces
Price per ounce = $1.92 / 12 oz
Price per ounce = $0.16/oz
For the 20-ounce can of corn:
Price per ounce = Total price / Total ounces
Price per ounce = $3.00 / 20 oz
Price per ounce = $0.15/oz
Comparing the price per ounce for both options, we find that the 20-ounce can of corn is the better buy as it is priced at $0.15 per ounce compared to $0.16 per ounce for the 12-ounce can.
So, the 20-ounce can of corn for $3.00 is the better buy.
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192/12 and 300/20