A store is selling powdered drink mix in two different sizes.You can buy 10 ounces for $2.25 or you can buy 35 ounces for $7. Are the rates equivalent? Explain.

Answer 1

10 for 2.25 is 2.25/10 = .45/2 or 1 oz for.225

35 for 7 is 7/35= 1/5 or 1 oz for .20< .225

2nd is cheaper, 20 cents per ounce

1st is 22 1/2 cents per ounce