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A 5-ounce can of tuna costs $0.90.A 12-ounce can of tuna cotst 2.40. which is the better buy

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0.90/5 = 18 cents per ounce

2.40/12 = 20 cents per ounce

The 12 ounce can because you get more for only two cents more
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