SOLUTION: 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?
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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? Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The smaller jar sells at
or $1.20/oz
Let = the price of the larger jar
If you add in the rebate, the larger jar
on the shelf for or $5.30 /jar
is the same price/qty as the smaller jar,
so $5.29/jar is more economical
