Question

An 8-ounce can of tomatoes costs $1.14. A 12-ounce can costs $1.75. Which can of tomatoes costs the least per ounce?

Answer 1

8-ounce can of tomatoes costs the least per ounce.

Explanation:

Cost of 8-ounce can of tomatoes `= $1.14`

Cost of 1-ounce of 8-ounce can `= 1.14/ 8 = color(green)($ 0.1425`

Cost of 12-ounce can of tomatoes `= $1.75`

Cost of 1-ounce of 12-ounce can `= 1.75/ 12 = color(crimson)($ 0.1458`