Cottage cheese is being sold in different size containers. The sizes and prices are given below:4 - 5 ounce containers for $5.001 - 12 ounce container for $3.241 - 16 ounce container for $4.19Which container is the better buy?

The four 5-ounce containers hold 20 ounces total, so their price is $5.00 ÷ 20 = $0.25 per ounce. The 12-ounce container costs $3.24 ÷ 12 = $0.27 per ounce, and the 16-ounce container costs about $4.19 ÷ 16 = $0.262 per ounce. Since $0.25 per ounce is the lowest price, the 5-ounce container is the better buy.

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