SOLUTION: Perfume can be purchased in 0.6 ounce bottle for $18 or in a 2 ounce bottle for $50. The difference in price per ounce is a) $1.50 b)$2.50 c) $5.00 d) $10.00 e) $25.00

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Question 767516: Perfume can be purchased in 0.6 ounce bottle for $18 or in a 2 ounce bottle for $50. The difference in price per ounce is
a) $1.50 b)$2.50 c) $5.00 d) $10.00 e) $25.00

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Total cost for the small bottle:
18%2F0.6=30 dollars per ounce.

Total cost for the big bottle:
50%2F2=25 dollars per ounce.

The question is, what is the DIFFERENCE in dollars per ounce?
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