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For every dollar Ben spent on bagels, David spent 25 cents less. Ben paid 12.50 more than David. How much did they spend in the bagel store together?

User Chan Pye
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N = how much Ben spent
N - 0.25 cents = David spent
D = David
D + 12.50 = Ben spent

12.50 x 2 = 25.00 - 0.25 = 24.75


User Zechariah
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I think it would be 22.50 but I'm not completely sure
User Blue Island
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