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Which is the better buy?

17-ounce jar of pickles for $8.84
2-pound jar of pickles for $25,28

User Guerline
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1 pound = 16 ounce
2 pound = 32 ounce
8.84/17 = $0.52 per ounce
25.28/32 = $0.79 per ounce

Based on those, the 17 ounce jar has a better deal
User Yifei
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Answer:

The 17 ounce. Less money per pickle.

Explanation:

User Egor Margineanu
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