SOLUTION: Which is the better value- 50ml of perfume which is £40 but 20% off Or 80ml of perfume that costs £55. Explain why.

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Question 911525: Which is the better value-
50ml of perfume which is £40 but 20% off
Or
80ml of perfume that costs £55.
Explain why.

Answer by Fombitz(32388)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the cost per ml to see which is the better value.
First one,


The first one is the better value.

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