It can last for one month

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tufguy

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Do we say "Do you think that this soap, detergent or supplement can last for one month"? If we want to ask whether it is enough for one month.
 

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Yes, but we might say "a month".
 

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I don't think "can" is appropriate there.

Do you think this bottle of detergent will last a month?
Do you think this bottle of detergent would last a month?
 

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I have no problem with "will" or "would", but "can" also works for me.
 

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"Do you think we could stretch this soap out for a month?"
 

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If you mean three different things, then why not use will all last a month?
 
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