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Decide which of the two given prices is the better deal and explain why.

You can buy shampoo in a 6-ounce bottle for $2.89 or in a 14-ounce bottle for $11.59.

Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice.

A. The 14-ounce bottle is the better deal because the cost per ounce is $
is $ per ounce.

B. The 6-ounce bottle is the better deal because the cost per ounce is $
is $ per ounce.

(Round to the nearest cent as needed.)
per ounce while the 6-ounce bottle
per ounce while the 14-ounce bottle

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Answer:

B.

Explanation:

Well let's find the price per ounce for each bottle. The 6-ounce bottle costs 2.89. Lets divide 2.89 by 6. We get roughly 0.48. Now let's divide 11.59 by 14. We get roughly 0.83

.48 is cheaper than .83, therefore the 6 ounce bottle is the better value.

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