document.write( "Question 142950: A 6 ounce can of orange juice sells for $0.87,and an 8 ounce can sells for $1.25.
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document.write( "which is the better buy? \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #104014 by jojo14344(1513)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! We'll see, \n" ); document.write( "For 6ounces @$0.87/ea you pay, $0.87/ 6 ounces = $0.145 per ounce of orange juice. \n" ); document.write( "For 8 ounces @$1.25/ea you pay, $1.25/8 ounces= $0.15625 per ounce of orange juice. \n" ); document.write( "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. \n" ); document.write( "Thank you, \n" ); document.write( "Jojo \n" ); document.write( " |