Which is the better bargain:  (1)  32 oz of cereal for $3.39 or (2) 22 oz of cereal for $2.85?  Why?

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Which is the better bargain:  (1)  32 oz of cereal for $3.39 or (2) 22 oz of cereal for $2.85?  Why?

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We have to find the better bargain : 

(1)  32 oz of cereal for $3.39

or

(2) 22 oz of cereal for $2.85

First , we have to find unit price 

For (1) 

Unit Price = $3.39/32 oz

= $ 0.1059375

 

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