SOLUTION: "How do you solve this word problem?" "Soup is ordinarily priced at 2 cans for 33 cents. They may be purchased at lots of one dozen for $1.74. What is the savings per can when p

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Question 878405: "How do you solve this word problem?"
"Soup is ordinarily priced at 2 cans for 33 cents. They may be purchased at lots of one dozen for $1.74. What is the savings per can when purchased this way?"

Answer by lwsshak3(11628) About Me  (Show Source):
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"Soup is ordinarily priced at 2 cans for 33 cents. They may be purchased at lots of one dozen for $1.74. What is the savings per can when purchased this way?"
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33 cents/2 cans=16.5 cents/can
1.74/12=14.5 cents/can
savings per can=2 cents