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Carlos is buying water. He needs 4 liters. A half-liter of water costs 2.59. A 200-milliliter container of water costs $0.92. What should carlos buy so he gets 4 liters at the lowest price? Explain.

Carlos is buying water. He needs 4 liters. A half-liter of water costs 2.59. A 200-milliliter-example-1
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1 liter has 1000 ml

0.5 l = 2.59

500 ml = 2.59

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200 ml = 0.92

100 ml = 0.46

500 ml = 2.3

second deal is better by 29 cents

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