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Batteries cost $7.85 / pack. How many packs did Ryan buy if he spent $54.95?

User Ba
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10 votes

Answer:

7

Explanation:

ryan spent $54.95

price per pack is 7.85

in other words, 54.95 is 7.85 times the number of packs ryan bought

or

54.95=7.85x

divide by 7.85 on both sides

7=x

he bought 7 packs

check answer:

54.95= 7.85*7

54.95= 54.95

true

User Imposeren
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12 votes

Answer:

7

Explanation:

54.95 / 7.85= 7

User Yehia Awad
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