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Which describes the calculations that could be used to solve this problem? 

Rosalind paid a total of $18.46 for a bag of potting soil, a pair of garden gloves, and 4 garden plants. The potting soil cost $7.79 and the garden gloves cost $3.95. Each plant cost the same amount. 
 
How much did one plant cost?



 
A.
Divide $18.46 by 4. 
Add $7.74 and $3.95. 
Add the two numbers.


 
B.
Subtract $3.95 from $7.79. 
Divide $18.49 by 4. 
Add the two numbers.


 
C.
Multiply $18.46 by 4. 
Add $7.79 and $3.95. 
Subtract this sum from the product.


 
D.
Add $7.79 to $3.95. 
Subtract the sum from $18.46. 
Divide this number by 4.

2 Answers

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it would be answer d, you posted this 4 days ago but yea
User Digeek
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Your correct and final answer is D. Add $7.79 to $3.95. Subtract the sum from $18.46. Divide this number by 4. Have a nice day!! :)


User StuperUser
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