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Peter bought 8 lemons for
$6
What was the cost for 1 lemon?

User JustinM
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Answer:its 0.75 trust me got right

User Ranganatha
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Answer: The cost for 1 lemon is $0.75.


Solution

Peter bought 8 lemons for $6. What was the cost for 1 lemon?

We can use a rule of three to solve this problem:


If 8 lemons cost $6

1 lemon cost x


x=(1 lemon)($6) / (8 lemon)

x=$(6/8)

x=$0.75

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