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A 12 oz container of whole milk costs $1.50, and a 24 oz container of 2% milk costs $3.50. Which container of milk is the better deal?

1) 12 oz container of whole milk
2) 24 oz container of 2% milk

Answer :

Final answer:

Upon calculating the cost per ounce, the 12 oz container of whole milk is the better deal at $0.125 per ounce, compared to the 24 oz container of 2% milk at $0.1458 per ounce.

Explanation:

To determine which container of milk is the better deal, we need to calculate the price per ounce for each option and compare them. The cost per ounce is found by dividing the total cost of the container by its volume in ounces.

For the 12 oz container of whole milk at $1.50:

  • Price per ounce = $1.50 / 12 oz = $0.125 per ounce

For the 24 oz container of 2% milk at $3.50:

  • Price per ounce = $3.50 / 24 oz = $0.1458 per ounce

Comparing the two, the 12 oz container of whole milk has the lower cost per ounce and is therefore the better deal.

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