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a store charges 8:95 for an 8 ounce jar of maple syrup.The price for a 10 ounce jar is 12:00. Which jar is better to buy ? What is the difference in the unit prices. If necessary round to the nearest cent

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Answer:

  • 8-ounce jar is a better buy
  • $0.08

Explanation:

The price per ounce for the 8-ounce jar is ...

price/ounces = $8.95/8 = $1.11875 ≈ $1.12 . . . per ounce

The price per ounce for the 10-ounce jar is ...

$12.00/10 = $1.20 . . . per ounce

The 8-ounce jar has a lower unit price, so may be better to buy.*

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The difference in unit prices is ...

$1.20 -1.12 = $0.08

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* If you need at most 10 ounces, but more than 8, the 10-ounce jar will have a lower total cost for the amount needed. The "better buy" depends on the context.

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