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Angela shared a cab with her friends. When they arrived at their destination, they evenly divided the $j fare among the 3 of them. Angela also paid a $5 tip.

How much did Angela pay in total?
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User Trenskow
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Total number of friends = 3

Let the fare be = $ J

As it is equally divided, each friend has to pay
(J)/(3) amount

Angela paid $5 additional as tip so her share is
(J)/(3)+5

Hence,Angela paid $
(J)/(3)+5 in total.

User Canacourse
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