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A teenager has $20 to spend at the fair. The teenager rides 5 roller coasters and has $13.75 left. Each roller coaster costs the same amount.

How much does each roller coaster cost to ride, in dollars and cents?​

User Hengjie
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Answer:

1.25 per ride

Explanation:

Subtract 13.75 from 20. You get 6.25. Divide 6.25 by 5.

User Engincancan
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Answer:

Each ride costs $1.25

Explanation:

$20 - $13.75 = $6.25

$6.25 / 5 = $1.25

User Shkendije
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