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Carla’s birthday cash is burning a hole in her pocket, but the stores downtown have her in a bind! Her favorite three stores all have sales – “Buy Two Get One Free,” “40% off Everything,” and “Buy One Get One Half Off.” Which sale will give Carla the most bang for her buck?

Math Mess is a local public television program presented by WVIZ and PBS Ideastream.

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