A 1/4 lb package of sunflower seeds cost 79cents. An 8 ounces package cost 1.59. Which package represents the lower cost per ounce

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Dominique Gonzalez

Mathematics

27 November, 11:39

A 1/4 lb package of sunflower seeds cost 79cents. An 8 ounces package cost 1.59. Which package represents the lower cost per ounce

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Diamond Thornton · Answer 1

The first package is 4 oz (1/4lb) at 79cents = 19.75 cents/oz

Second Package is 8 oz at 1.59 = 19.875 cents / oz

So the first package is cheaper per ounce.