Question

32. The price of a box of tarts is $1 cheaper than that of a loaf of bread. If 3 times the price of a

loaf of bread is $29.5 more than half of the price of a box of tarts, find the price of a box of
tarts.
A. $4.3
B. $7.7
C. $9.84
D. $13
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Answer 1

Answer: $8.60

Explanation:

Let the price of a bread = x

Let the price of a tarts = x - 1

If 3 times the price of a loaf of bread is $29.5 more than half of the price of a box of tarts. This can be represented as:

3 × x = 1/2 × (1 - x) + 29.5

3x = 0.5 - 0.5x + 29.5

3x + 0.5x = 29.5 + 0.5

3.5x = 30

x = 30/3.5

x = 8.6