Question

Alright so, I need help with unit rates/ratios. Easy stuff but I'm having trouble. Help me, someone?

Answer 1

what is the question?

Answer 2

Find each unit price. Then determine the better buy.

Answer 3

convert both of them into pounds or ounces, your choice.

Answer 4

are you getting it?

Answer 5

Not really. Still confused.

Answer 6

1 oz = 0.0625 lb

Answer 7

You need to convert both units of weight into one common unit so that you can compare them. You can't compare say, 8 chocolates in a small box with 348973489 chocolates in a large container.

Answer 8

If 1 oz = 0.0625 lb, what is 2 oz in terms of lb?
Then, what is 12 oz in terms of lb?

Answer 9

It's starting to make sense. Can you like draw the first step in a picture form? It'll help me, seeing it will make me understand better.