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Which is the better buy?

4-quart jug of water for $5.12

79-fluid-ounce jug of water for $3.95
Help please

User Max Tilley
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Answer:

Explanation:

1 quart = 32 fluid ounces

4 quart = 32 x 4 = 128 ounces

Rate of 128 ounces = 128 ÷ 5.12 = 25

Rate of 79 ounces = 79 ÷ 3.95 = 20

4 quart jug is a better buy

User Stephan Dollberg
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