SOLUTION: Gloomy toothpaste comes in two sizes: 9 ounces for $0.89 and 12 ounces for $1.15. Which tube is the better buy ? I tried to solve this problem by dividing but I got both my an

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Question 896001: Gloomy toothpaste comes in two sizes: 9 ounces for $0.89 and 12 ounces for $1.15. Which tube is the better buy ?

I tried to solve this problem by dividing but I got both my answers as 9 . I need help !!
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
solve for unit price, you need to carry it out further.
0.89/9=$0.099
1.15/12=$0.096