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Easy Math Problem....

A bat and a ball cost one dollar and ten cents in total. The bat costs a dollar more than the ball. How much does the ball cost?

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User Jzwiener
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$1.10.....................
User Merryprankster
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Hello there!

We can make an equation

x = bat and y = ball

x + y = $1.10

x + $1 = y


y must equal 5 cents

5 cents plus 1 dollar 5 cents = 1.10

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