document.write( "Question 995191: Which of the following is the better buy?
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document.write( "a. 67 cents for 58 ounces or 17 cents for 15 ounces
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document.write( "b. 29 ounces for 13 cents or 56 ounces for 27 cents
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document.write( "c. 17 ounces for 23 cents, 25 ounces for 34 cents, or 73 ounces for 96 cents \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #613973 by Boreal(15235)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! cents per ounce or ounces per cent. \n" ); document.write( "1. 67/58=1.155; 17/15=1.133. The second is fewer cents per ounce. It is a better buy. \n" ); document.write( "2. 29/13=2.31; 56/27=2.07. The first gives more ounces per cent. It is a better buy. \n" ); document.write( "3. 17/23=0.74; 25/34=0.735; 73/96=0.760. The third is more ounces per cent. It is the best buy. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |