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5 sweets cost 30p. How much do 3 sweets cost ?

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Let x represent one sweet.

If 5 sweets is 30p , then 5x = 30.

5x = 30 Divide both sides by 5

x = 6

3 sweets x 6p each = 18p .

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Answer:

Three sweets cost 18p.

Explanation:

Let x represent one sweet.

If 5 sweets is 30p, then 5x = 30. Solve for x to find the price of one sweet.

5x = 30 Divide both sides by 5

x = 6

3 sweets x 6p each = 18p

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