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Mr. Anson bought 3 student tickets that each cost the same amount and an adult ticket that cost $12. In all, Mr. Anson spent more than $36. Which represents the cost of each student ticket?

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Answer:

the student ticket costs $ 8

Explanation:

Suppose the student tickets cost "x"

then $36= 3x+12(1)

36-12=3x

24=3x

x=24/3= $8

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