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Mrs. Perez paid $6.60 for a dozen cupcakes. What is the unit cost for each cupcake?

Mrs. Perez paid $6.60 for a dozen cupcakes. What is the unit cost for each cupcake-example-1
User Arun AK
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Answer:

$1.82

Explanation:

6.60/12 cupcakes=x/1 cupcake

6.60*1=12x

6.60=12x

12/6.60=x

x=1.82

$1.82

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The unit cost is $0.55. $0.55 x 12 (a dozen) = $6.60
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