document.write( "Question 517806: Such a deal: A 50 cent rebate is available on a 4-oz jar of instant coffee, and the 2.5oz jar sells for $3.00. At what price would the larger jar be more economical? \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #344940 by josmiceli(19441) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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The smaller jar sells at
\n" ); document.write( " $\"+3%2F2.5+=+1.2+\"$
\n" ); document.write( "or $1.20/oz
\n" ); document.write( "Let $\"p\"$ = the price of the larger jar
\n" ); document.write( " $\"+p%2F4+=+1.2+\"$
\n" ); document.write( " $\"+p+=+4.8+\"$
\n" ); document.write( "If you add in the rebate, the larger jar
\n" ); document.write( "on the shelf for $\"+4.8+%2B+.5+\"$ or $5.30 /jar
\n" ); document.write( "is the same price/qty as the smaller jar,
\n" ); document.write( "so $5.29/jar is more economical \n" ); document.write( "

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