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In each of the following problems, choose the price per unit per oz. in blanks a. and b, and then select the best buy.

AMeat, 1 lb. for $1.92 would =
BMeat 2 lb. for $3.52 would =
CThe best buy would be

The answer options for A. are: $0.12, $0.83 and $1.92

The answer options for B. are: $0.11, $0.91 and $0.57


Please explain.

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There are 16 oz in a pound
a) 1.92 / 16 = $0.12 per oz
b) 3.52 / (16 x 2) = $0.11 per oz
c) Meat 2 is the better buy since it is cheaper

The required value for,
a. Meat, 1 lb. for $1.92 would = $0.12 per oz
b. Meat 2 lb. for $3.52 would = $0.11 per oz
c. The best buy would be Meat B

What is cost price?

Cost price is the price for the buyer pays to the seller for an object or product.

here,
1 lb = 16 oz

For a,
Cost of meat 1 lb = $1.92
Cost of meat 16 oz = $ 1.92
Cost of meat of 1 oz = 1.92 / 16
                                  = $0.12
For b,
Cost of meat 2 lb = $3.52
Cost of meat of  2 *16 oz = $3.52
Cost of meat of 1 oz =  3.52 / 32
                                  = $0.11

For c,
Meat A has a higher price than Meat B per oz of meat,
Thus, Meat b is the best to buy.

Thus, the required values for,
a. Meat, 1 lb. for $1.92 would = $0.12 per oz
b. Meat 2 lb. for $3.52 would = $0.11 per oz
c. The best buy would be Meat B

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