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what is the correct math operation to determine the price per ounce (unit price) for the 6-pack of 12-ounce cans priced at $1.69.

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unit price per oz......6 pack of 12 oz cans priced at 1.69

first, we find total oz by multiplying ...(6 * 12) = 72 total oz

now we divide 1.69 by 72 oz to find price per oz
1.69/72 = 0.0234 rounds to 0.02 (or 2 cents) per oz <=
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