Alright, let's analyze the given situation to determine which option provides a better deal per ounce of tomato soup. We have two options to compare:
### Option 1:
- A 30-ounce container of soup for [tex]$5.28
### Option 2:
- Two 14-ounce containers of soup, each costing $[/tex]2.38.
To compare the cost per ounce for each option, we need to perform the following steps:
1. Calculate the total cost and the total quantity for each option.
2. Determine the cost per ounce for each option.
Let's break down each step:
### Step 1: Calculate the total cost and total quantity for each option
Option 1:
- Total quantity = 30 ounces
- Total cost = [tex]$5.28
Option 2:
- Each container is 14 ounces, and there are two containers.
- Total quantity = 14 ounces/container * 2 containers = 28 ounces
- Each container costs $[/tex]2.38, so the total cost for two containers is:
Total cost = [tex]$2.38/container * 2 containers = $[/tex]4.76
### Step 2: Determine the cost per ounce for each option
Option 1:
- Cost per ounce = Total cost / Total quantity
- Cost per ounce = [tex]$5.28 / 30 ounces
- Cost per ounce = $[/tex]0.176 per ounce
Option 2:
- Cost per ounce = Total cost / Total quantity
- Cost per ounce = [tex]$4.76 / 28 ounces
- Cost per ounce = $[/tex]0.17 per ounce
### Comparison of Costs per Ounce:
- Option 1: [tex]$0.176 per ounce
- Option 2: $[/tex]0.17 per ounce
### Conclusion:
Option 2 offers a lower cost per ounce ([tex]$0.17 per ounce) compared to Option 1 ($[/tex]0.176 per ounce). Therefore, Option 2 is the better deal per ounce.
