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The local grocery store usually sells large bottles of water for $2.69 each. This week they have a promotion, 3 large bottles for $6.30. How much less is the cost of a large bottle this week with the promotion?

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Answer:

$0.59

Explanation:

Each water bottle was $2.69

Now it is 3 bottles for $6.30

If 3 bottles=$6.30 then each bottle must equal $2.10 ($6.30 divided by 3)

$2.10<$2.69 by how much?

well, $2.69-$2.10=$0.59

$0.59 is their difference.

for the promotion the cost is $0.59 less

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▹ Answer

It is $0.59 cheaper this week.

▹ Step-by-Step Explanation

Generally - $2.69 EACH

This week - $6.30 for 3

$6.30 ÷ 3 = $2.10

$2.69 - $2.10 = $0.59

Hope this helps!

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