Question

Mike bought a box of 12 golf balls for $18. Solve the equation 12x=$18 to find the price of each golf ball. $1 25, $1 50, $1 75 are the options. Choose one and please show work.

Answer 1

The price of each golf is $ 1.50

Explanation:

Given;

Price of 12 golf balls = $18

Let the price of 1 golf ball = x

Price of 12 golf balls = 12x

But the total price of the 12 golf balls = $18

Thus, 12x = $18

x = $18 / 12

x = $ 1.50

Therefore, the price of each golf is $ 1.50