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Use groups of 4.
Materials: Newspaper advertisements
Singled Out

Find as many advertisements as you can for items that are packaged in multiples rather than singly--for example, soft drinks, light bulbs, and pens.

For each multiple package, determine the price of a single item (the unit price). If you have found multiple packages of similar products, use the unit price to tell which is the best buy.

Share your findings with other groups.

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