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Two roses cost $3.50. How many roses can you buy for $17.50?​

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Answer:

10

Explanation:

3.50 divided by 2 = 1.75

17.50 divided by 1.75 = 10

10 is the answer

User Albina
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Answer: 10

Step-by-step explanation:

  • Based on the given conditions, formulate: 17.5 x 2 / 3.5

Calculate the product or quotient: 35/3.5

Multiply both the numerator and denominator with the same integer:350/35

Cross out the common factor:10

Find the smallest integer greater than or equal to 10

Answer: 10

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