A quart is 32 ounces so this jar is 32-2=<<32-2=30>>30 ounces

James uses 3*.5=<<3*.5=1.5>>1.5 ounces a day

So it last 30/1.5=<<30/1.5=20>>20 day

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James buys a jar of hot sauce.   Each serving is .5 ounces.  He uses 3 servings every day.  if the container is 2 ounces less than 1 quart how many days will it last?
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James buys a jar of hot sauce.   Each serving is .5 ounces.  He uses 3 servings every day.  if the container is 2 ounces less than 1 quart how many days will it last?
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