Which is the better buy?
A. 2 gallons of milk for $3.68
B. 1 gallon of milk for $1.87
To determine which is the better buy, we need to calculate the price per gallon for each option.
For option A, we have 2 gallons of milk for $3.68. Thus, the price per gallon is 3.68 / 2 = $1.84 per gallon.
For option B, we have 1 gallon of milk for $1.87, which is the same price per gallon as $1.87.
Therefore, both options have the same price per gallon. Thus, buying either option would be the same in terms of price.
To determine which option is the better buy, we need to compare the cost per gallon for each option.
For option A, there are 2 gallons of milk for $3.68. We can find the cost per gallon by dividing the total cost by the number of gallons:
Cost per gallon = Total cost / Number of gallons
Cost per gallon = $3.68 / 2
Cost per gallon ≈ $1.84
For option B, there is 1 gallon of milk for $1.87. Since there is only one gallon, the cost per gallon is just the price:
Cost per gallon = $1.87
Comparing the two costs per gallon, we can see that option B offers a lower cost per gallon. Therefore, 1 gallon of milk for $1.87 (option B) is the better buy.