document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1109825>Question 1109825</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> A 12 ounce of Ortega Refried Beans sells for 59 cents, and the 16 ounce size can of the same brand sells for 81 cents. Which can is the better buy?<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "The other tutor has the answer right, but his numbers aren't right.<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "Use estimation.  A little mental arithmetic shows 59 cents for 12 ounces is just under 5 cents per ounce (12*5 would be 60); and 81 cents for 16 ounces is just over 5 cents per ounce (16*5 would be 80).<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "Just under 5 cents per ounce is cheaper than just over 5 cents per ounce....<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "The 12 ounce can is the better buy. </SPAN>\n" );
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