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Chloe loves chocolate milk. She wants to get

the best deal at the store. She can buy a
48 oz bottle of milk for $2.50, or a 36 oz
bottle of milk for $1.75. What is the best
deal? Justify your answer using your
calculations.

User Mvishnu
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Explanation:

  1. Find how much milk you can buy with $2.50 at the 36 oz shop

1.75=36

2.50=more

=250/175×36

=10/7×36

=360÷7

=50.1oz

2.then compare the prices

The 36oz at $1.75 deal is cheaper

User Josiah Ruddell
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