Which is more economical: purchasing economy size at 3kilograms for $3.15 or purchasing the regular size at 840 grams for $.60?

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Toby Greene

2 August, 07:41

Which is more economical: purchasing economy size at 3kilograms for $3.15 or purchasing the regular size at 840 grams for $.60?

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Emmanuel Garrett · Answer 1

Per cent, we get 3000/315=9.52 grams per cent by buying the economy size. With regular size, we get 840/60=14 grams per cent. The regular size thus clearly gives you more value.