SOLUTION: Which one is a better deal? A 18 oz jar of jam that costs $1.99 or a 24 oz jar of jam that costs $2.29.

SOLUTION: Which one is a better deal? A 18 oz jar of jam that costs $1.99 or a 24 oz jar of jam that costs $2.29.

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Question 1108403: Which one is a better deal? A 18 oz jar of jam that costs $1.99 or a 24 oz jar of jam that costs $2.29.

Answer by ikleyn(52781) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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