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Question 142950: A 6 ounce can of orange juice sells for $0.87,and an 8 ounce can sells for $1.25.
which is the better buy?: A 6 ounce can of orange juice sells for $0.87,and an 8 ounce can sells for $1.25.
which is the better buy?
Answer by jojo14344(879) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
We'll see,
For 6ounces @$0.87/ea you pay, $0.87/ 6 ounces = $0.145 per ounce of orange juice.
For 8 ounces @$1.25/ea you pay, $1.25/8 ounces= $0.15625 per ounce of orange juice.
There you see which one has the better buy - the 6ounce at $0.87. The difference is so minimal and you can only feel that difference if you buy many cans.
Thank you,
Jojo