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A candy shop charges 8.99 a pound it's competitor charges 6.50 for 12 ounces which is a better deal and by how much

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Answer:

It is a better deal to do the 6.50 for 12 ounces

Explanation:

The reason is because the is 16 ounces in a pound so you would do 8.99/16 and you get .56 per ounce but is you do 6.50/12 you get .54 per ounce which is a better deal.

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