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In winter, the price of apples suddenly went up by $0.75 per pound. Sam bought 3 pounds of apples at the new price for a total of $5.88.​

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Answer:

P = 1.21

Explanation:

P = original price by/per pound

3 (P+.75) = 5.88

5.88/3 = 1.96

P = 1.21

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