Which of the following foods is the least expensive per ounce?
A)Sliced peaches (drained of syrup)at $2.19 per 10-ounce can
B)Sliced peaches (drained of syrup)at $2.59 per 16-ounce can
C)Frozen sliced peaches at $2.69 per 18-ounce bag
D)Frozen sliced peaches at $2.56 per 12-ounce bag

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To determine the least expensive per ounce, we need to divide the cost by the number of ounces. For option A, the cost per ounce is $0.22 (2.19/10), for option B it is $0.16 (2.59/16), for option C, it is $0.15 (2.69/18), and for option D it is $0.21 (2.56/12). Therefore, the least expensive per ounce option is C, frozen sliced peaches at $0.15 per ounce.

Which of the Following Foods Is the Least Expensive Per