The Math Beast Challenge Problem of the Week – September 17, 2012
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Two stores usually charge the same regular price for identical jars of peanut butter. This week, Store A is offering the jars of peanut butter for 10% less than regular price, and Store B is offering 6 jars of peanut butter for the regular price of 5. If 6 jars of peanut butter cost a total of $1.18 less at Store B than at Store A this week, what is the regular price of a jar of peanut butter?
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