Ming spends $4 for 5 pears. Find the cost for 1 pear.A. $1.25B. $2.50C. $4.00D. $0.80

Zzen asked Dec 3, 2023

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Zzen asked Dec 3, 2023

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The correct option is:

D. $0.80

Since the 5 pears cost $4, the cost of each one is nequal to the total cost divided the amount of pears:

Total cost: $4

Total amount of pears: 5

Price per pear:

$\frac{\text{Total cost}}{\text{ Amount of pears}}=(4)/(5)=0.80$

Which is option D.

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