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Which problem situation matches the equation?

6x + $47 + $12 = $257

A
Six people bought tickets to a baseball game. At the game they spent $47 on souvenirs and $12 each for snacks. Find x, the total amount of money they spent for the game.

B
Stephanie went to the grocery store and bought 6 TV dinners. She spent $47 on fruits and vegetables, and she paid $12 for gasoline on the way home. Find x, the total amount of money she spent.

C
Mattias bought 6 shirts and a sweater from a mail order catalog. The total cost of the order was $257. All the shirts cost the same price. He paid $47 for the sweater and a shipping and handling fee of $12 for the whole order. Find x, the cost of each shirt.

D
Mrs. Larson held a yard sale on Saturday. She sold 6 dresses for $10 each, a bookcase for $12, and a pile of used books and videos for a total of $47. Find x, the amount of money she collected from the yard sale.

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A will be your final and correct answer
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A is the answer because the key word is TOTAL and EACH
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