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A 2-liter bottle of juice costs $2.80. A box containing six 12-liter bottles sells for $3.90. Which option has a higher cost per liter? What is that cost? A. 2-liter bottle; $1.40 B. Box of six 12-liter bottles; $1.30 C. 2-liter bottle; $2.80 D. Box of six 12-liter bottles; $3.90

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Answer:

D

Explanation:

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Explanation:

It is given that,

A 2-liter bottle of juice costs $2.80.

It means that 1 liter bottle of juice costs $1.4.

A box containing six 12-liter bottles sells for $3.90.

(6×12)l i.e. 72 liter bottles sells for $3.9

1 liter bottles sells for $0.05416

It is clear that "A box containing six 12-liter bottles sells for $3.90." have higher cost per liter. Its cost is $0.05416 per liter. Hence, the correct option is (D).

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