document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=57749>Question 57749</A>This question is from textbook <A HREF=http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0078296358/algebrahomeworkh>Mathematics Applications and Concepts</A><BR>\n" );
document.write( ": <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Decide which is the better buy.  Explain - can you please explain to me what exactly the steps are:\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "a 17 ounce box of cereal for $4,89 or a 21 ounce box for $5.69  </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "a 17 ounce box of cereal for $4,89 or a 21 ounce box for $5.69 <BR>\n" );
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document.write( "You need to figure out the cost per ounce for each cereal.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "489/17=28.76 cents per ounce for the 17 ounce box.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "569/21=27.09 cents perounce for the 19 ounce box.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "The 19 ounce box is the better buy.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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