Question

The price of Philip's favorite candy has been reduced by $0.15 per piece. Philip buys 14 pieces and spends $3.22.

What is the regular price of each piece of candy?

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Answer 1

Philip's candy cost $0.38.

For the K12 students, this is correct.

Answer 2

First: Figure out the cost per candy bar currently by dividing 3.22 and 14

3.22 / 14 = 0.23

Second: Add in 0.15 to your total to solve for the prior cost of the candy

0.23+0.15 = $0.38