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An 8-ounce can of tomatoes cost $1.14. A 12-ounce can costs $1.75. Which can of tomatoes costs the least per ounce?
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An 8-ounce can of tomatoes cost $1.14. A 12-ounce can costs $1.75. Which can of tomatoes costs the least per ounce?

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1 pound = 16 oz.
8*16 = 128 oz.
128 / 1.14 = $112.28

12*18 = 192oz.
192 / 1.75 = $109.71

The 12 oz can is less per oz.
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