The cost of a 6 ounce can of tomato paste is 29 cents. A 16 ounce can sells for 65 cents. Which is the better deal?

Wookieb asked May 17, 2023

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The cost of a 6 ounce can of tomato paste is 29

cents. A 16 ounce can sells for 65 cents.
Which is the better deal?

Wookieb asked May 17, 2023

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Answer:

16 ounce can sells for 85 cents

Explanation:

29cents / 6 ounce = 4.833cents/ounce

65cents / 16 ounce = 4.0625cents/ounce

4.0625 < 4.833

then:

the better deal is:

16 ounces per 65 cents

Rizan answered May 22, 2023

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