You can buy hair product in a 20-ounce bottle for $2.00 or in a 15-ounce bottle for $1.35. Which is the better deal? A. 15-ounce bottle for $1.35 B. 20-ounce bottle for $2.00 C. equal value D. not enough information
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To find the price per ounce, divide the total price by the number of ounces. Price per ounce for 20-ounce bottle = Total price / Number of ounces Price per ounce for 20-ounce bottle = $2.00 / 20 ounces Price per ounce for 20-ounce bottle = $0.10 per ounce Show more…
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