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Evarado paid 1.12 for a dozen eggs at his local grocery store. determine the cost of 3 eggs.

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1.12/12 = x/3
1.12 * 3 = 12x
3.36 = 12x
3.36/12 = x
0,28 = x

Answer : $0.28 for 3 eggs
User Jonathan Wiepert
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(1.12)/(12) = (x)/(3)

cross multiply

1.12 x 3 = 3.36

12 x X = 12x

12x = 3.36

divide by 12

x = $0.28 for 3 eggs
User Neeraj Mehta
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