SOLUTION: Soup ordinarily priced at 2 cans for 33 cents may be purchased in lots of one dozen for $1.74. What is the saving per can when purchased this way?

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Question 244926: Soup ordinarily priced at 2 cans for 33 cents may be purchased in lots of one dozen for $1.74. What is the saving per can when purchased this way?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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.33/2=.165 per can
1.74/12=.145 per can.
.165-.145=$.02 is the savings per can when buying by the dozen.