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    A shoe store was having a sale where 2 pairs of Brand A shoes cost $23.10 and 3 pairs of Brand B sho

    A shoe store was having a sale where 2 pairs of Brand A shoes cost $23.10 and 3 pairs of Brand B shoes cost $35.85. Which brand is the better buy? Using our better buy calculator: Calculate Unit Price Unit Price = Price/Quantity Calculate Unit Price 1: Unit Price Brand A = P1/Q1 Unit...
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    which is a better deal, 8 pens for $6.16 or 7 pens for $5.46

    which is a better deal, 8 pens for $6.16 or 7 pens for $5.46 Calculate unit cost for each deal: 6.16/8 = 0.77 per pen 5.46/7 = 0.78 per pen So deal #1, $6.16 for 8 pens is the better deal since each pen costs less than the other deal
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    Potato chips were $29.26 for 7 bags.Brand B was $25.38 for 6 bags which is the better buy

    Potato chips were $29.26 for 7 bags.Brand B was $25.38 for 6 bags which is the better buy. Using our better buy calculator, we get: Potato Chips have a unit cost of $4.18 Brand B has a unit cost of $4.23 Since Potato Chips have a lower unit cost, Potato Chips are the better buy
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    Alonzo needs to buy some pencils. Brand A has a pack of 36 pencils for $8.52. Brand B has a pack of

    Alonzo needs to buy some pencils. Brand A has a pack of 36 pencils for $8.52. Brand B has a pack of 48 pencils for $9.98. Find the unit price for each brand. Then state which brand is the better buy based on the unit price. Round your answers to the nearest cent. Using our better buy...
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    You are purchasing carpeting for an office building. The space to be carpeted is 30 feet by 50 feet.

    You are purchasing carpeting for an office building. The space to be carpeted is 30 feet by 50 feet. Company A charges $2.99 per square foot plus a $200 installation charge. Company B charges $19.99 per square yard plus a $500 installation charge. What is the best deal? Did you notice the word...
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    How much more expensive per ounce is a 15 ounce bottle of mango juice for $3.45 than a 32 ounce bott

    How much more expensive per ounce is a 15 ounce bottle of mango juice for $3.45 than a 32 ounce bottle of mango juice for $5.12? Using our better buy calculator, we get: 15 oz price per ounce is $0.23 32 oz price per ounce is $0.16 Our answer is $0.23 - $0.16 = $0.07
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    3 pack of bouncy balls for $0.96 or 9 pack of bouncy balls for $3.15

    3 pack of bouncy balls for $0.96 or 9 pack of bouncy balls for $3.15 Item 1, the 3 pack is the better buy shown on our better buy calculator.
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    Which is a better buy 42 bows for $7.14 or 120 bows for $25.20

    Let's compare in terms of what 1 dollar gets you: Use our better buy calculator to show 120 bows for $25.20 is a better buy.
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