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A corn vendor at a farmer's market was selling a bag of 8 ears of corn for $2.56. Another vendor was selling a bag of 12 for $4.32. Which bag is the better deal? Explain or show your reasoning.

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The bag of 8 ears of corn

2.56/8 = .32 per ear of corn
4.32/12 = .36 per ear of corn
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