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  • 01-12-2016
  • Mathematics
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A 16 ounce package of brown rice cost $.79 in the 32 ounce package of white rice cost $3.49 which package is a better deal

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  • 01-12-2016
To compare let's use Algebra to see how much one ounce costs for each package:

1. 16 ounces = $.79 
       1 ounce       $x

$x= 0.049

2. 32 ounces = $3.49
     1 ounce         $x

$x = 0.109

Therefore, comparing #1 and #2, the first package is the better deal. 
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