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Mia can purchase a 40-ounce jar of peanut butter for $5.20 or a 15-ounce jar for $2.70. How much does Mia save per ounce by buying the 40-ounce jar?
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Mia can purchase a 40-ounce jar of peanut butter for $5.20 or a 15-ounce jar for $2.70. How much does Mia save per ounce by buying the 40-ounce jar?

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Mia saves 5 cents or $0.05Explanation:

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cost per ounce for the 40-ounce peanut butter is
$5.20/40 = $0.13
cost per ounce for the 15-ounce peanut butter is
$2.70 / 15 = $ 0.18
Mia saves 5 cents or $0.05
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