She can buy 7 bags of candy because 7 / 1 = <<7/1=7>>7

She can buy 5 bags of chips because 7 / 1.4 = <<7/1.4=5>>5.

She gets 84 ounces of candy because 7 x 12 = <<7*12=84>>84

She gets 85 ounces of chips because 5 x 17 = <<5*17=85>>85

The gets 85 ounces in food because 85 > 84

# Answer

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Amber is trying to decide if she wants to spend her $7 on candy or chips. She decides to buy the thing that she can get the most of. The bags of candy cost $1 and contain 12 ounces each. The bags of chips are $1.40 and contain 17 ounces each. How many ounces does she get if she buys the item that gives her the most?
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Amber is trying to decide if she wants to spend her $7 on candy or chips. She decides to buy the thing that she can get the most of. The bags of candy cost $1 and contain 12 ounces each. The bags of chips are $1.40 and contain 17 ounces each. How many ounces does she get if she buys the item that gives her the most?
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