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I Need Help can anyone figure out the answer to this problem a store sells cans of tomatoes price to show what size can of tomatoes has the lowest cost per ounce ​

I Need Help can anyone figure out the answer to this problem a store sells cans of-example-1
User KarmaEDV
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The answer is:

B. 15 ounces

Because the unit rate(cost per ounce) is 0.086 cents per ounce which is less than:

A. 0.086

C. 0.126

D. 0.106

User MotKohn
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Answer: 15 ounces

Explanation:

We need to find the unit rate for each of the prices/ounces,

0.89/10 = 0.089

1.29/15 = 0.086

2.26/18 = 0.125...

3.39/32 = 0.1059375

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