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7. The cost of half a dozen candles is R30. What is the cost of one candle?​

User Clement
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Answer: 5R

Explanation:

Half a dozen =6 pieces

R30/6=5R

User Jaggy
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How much is one dozen?

One dozen is equal to 12, so one half of a dozen is 6.

If 6 candles are priced at R30, we can divide R30 by 6 to get the cost of 1 candle.

30 ÷ 6 = 5.

Therefore, each candle costs R5.

User Shimu
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