Problema Solution
A single can of soup costs $0.90. A case of 24 cans costs $19.68. Expressed in decimal form, how much is saved per can when buying by the case?
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The price of one can from the 24 case of cans is 19.68 / 24 = 0.82
The difference between the prices is 0.90 - 082 = 0.08 that is $0.08 is saved per can when buying by the case.
The decimal form is 0.08 = 0*(10^(-1)) + 8*(10^(-2)) = 8*(10^(-2)).