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Goran made 6 identical necklaces, each having beads and a pendant. The total cost of the beads and pendants for all 6 necklaces was $33.60 . If the beads cost $2.90 for each necklace, how much did each pendant cost?

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6b + 6p = 33.60 ; b=2.90

6(2.90) + 6p = 33.60

17.40 + 6p = 33.60
-17.40 -17.40

6p = 16.20
/6 /6

p = 2.70

ANSWER: each pendant costs $2.70
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