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Avery wants to buy her favorite cereal but wants the cheapest price per ounce. Store A has a 32-oz box for $3.78. Store B has a 22-oz box for $2.86. Store C has a 40-oz box for $4.76. Store D has a 34-oz box for $3.08. Which store has the better buy?

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The answer would be D
User Tomasz Wysocki
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Store A:

3.78 / 32 = $0.12 / oz

Store B:

2.86 / 22 = $0.13 / oz

Store C:

4.76 / 40 = $0.12 / oz

Store D:

3.08 / 34 = $0.09 / oz

Store D has the better buy.

Hope this helps!! :)

User KSPR
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