SOLUTION: which is a better value? 1.5 liters of coldrink at R10.62 or 1.2 liters of coldrink at R10.32?

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Question 308681: which is a better value? 1.5 liters of coldrink at R10.62 or 1.2 liters of coldrink at R10.32?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Look at the cost per liter and compare.
First: 10.62%2F1.5=7.08 R/l
Second: 10.32%2F1.2=8.6 R/l
The first is the better deal, lower cost per unit volume.