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It's a familiar dilemma, especially for cheapskates. Even though we may not want more soda, we ask for it just to "get our money's worth." The question really boils down to whether we're receiving relative value for the soda purchased. The answer depends on... How much does the soda cost? How big is the glass? How much ice is in the glass? Do you buy your soda by the six-pack or the case? Do you shop at 7-11, the supermarket, or Costco? Do you buy a major brand (like Coke or Pepsi) or a generic cola? And so on. First, let's assume you buy a six-pack for $1.50. Excluding sales tax (which also applies to the restaurant), the recycling fee (in California,
anyway), and electric utility charges (you have to cool the soda), your 12-ounce can of soda costs you 25 cents, or $0.0208 per ounce. Now, let's say you order a soda with "free refills" at your favorite eatery for $1.95. The 12-ounce glass is half-filled with ice. You're really getting only six ounces of soda for $1.95 or $0.325 per ounce. So, if you divide the cost of the eatery soda by the cost of the store-bought drink, you'd need more than 15 refills to get your money's worth. Of course, a restaurant spends mere pennies a pop on pop, so if you're out to stick it to Applebee's, you'll have to drink a lot more. Hope you're thirsty...
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