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What is the correct equation for this word problem?
Sophia brought some almonds from the store. She handed the cashier $15 and received $5 in change.

A. 15/a = 5
B. 15 + a = 5
C. 15a = 15
D. 15 - a = 5

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Answer: 15-a=5

Explanation:

15 is the amount she paid in total. 15 pounds - 5 pounds = 10 pounds

so the original price was 10 pound.

User Yeejuto
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Answer:


\sf \: d) \: 15 - a = 5

Explanation:

Given information,

→ Sophia brought some almonds.

→ She paid $15 and received $5.

Now we have to,

→ Find the required equation.

Let us assume that,

a = Cost of the almonds

The equation will be,

→ 15 - a = 5

=> As she is received $5 as change.

Then the cost of almonds is,

→ 15 - a = 5

→ -a = 5 - 15

→ -a = -10

→ [ a = $10 ]

Hence, the option (d) is correct.

User Prasun
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