Using & Understanding Mathematics, Books a la Carte edition (7th Edition)
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Author: Jeffrey O. Bennett, William L. Briggs
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Chapter 2.B, Problem 24E
Price Comparison. In each case, decide which of the two given prices is the better deal and explain why.
24. You can rent a storage locker for $30/yd2 per month or for $1.90/ft2 per week.
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