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Using Wegmans current conventional egg price:
XL eggs $1.99 per dozen
L eggs $1.79 per dozen
The price difference, 20¢ [Price Difference]
Price of smaller eggs ÷ 8=.22 [Magic Number]
Magic Number is larger than Price Difference...larger eggs are a better buy.
Egg price per ounce and pound:
XL $1.99 ÷ 27=0.0737¢ per ounce...per pound $1.179
L $1.79 ÷ 24=0.0745¢ per ounce...per pound $1.19
Using Wegmans current conventional egg price:
XL eggs $1.99 per dozen
L eggs $1.79 per dozen
The price difference, 20¢ [Price Difference]
Price of smaller eggs ÷ 8=.22 [Magic Number]
Magic Number is larger than Price Difference...larger eggs are a better buy.
Egg price per ounce:
XL $1.99 ÷ 27=0.0737¢ per ounce...per pound $1.179
L $1.79 ÷ 24=0.0745¢ per ounce...per pound $1.19
By Malawry,
