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Marla bought one necklace and two bracelets for $67.50. Use the following information to determine the amount she paid for each bracelet:

The price of the necklace was $27.
The bracelets were both the same price.
Enter your numerical answer only in the box; do not include the dollar sign.

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67.5-27= 40.5. 40.5/2= 20.25 Marla paid 20.25 for each bracelet
User Vinay Rao
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Hello,

The price of the bracelets : x

Sum : x + x + 27 = 67,50

2x + 27 = 67,50

2x = 67,50 - 27 = 40,50

x = 40,50 / 2 = $ 20,25

Bye :)

User Martin Strejc
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