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Joe spends $8 on lunch and $6. 50 on dry cleaning. He also buys 2 shirts that each cost the same amount. Joe spends a total of $52. What is the cost of each shirt?

Explanation: 52-8=44
44-6. 50=37. 50
37. 50÷2=18. 75

Answer: Joe pays $18. 75 for each shirt.

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52-14.50=37.5
37.5÷2=18.75
User Fanti
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Thats correct he spent $18.75 for each shirt.
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