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Molli purchased 9 apples for $3.96. While looking at her receipt, Molli divided $3.96 by 9.

Why might Molli perform this calculation?

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Answer:

To find out how much each apple cost

Explanation:

If Molli bought 9 apples for a total of $3.96, she could divide her total by 9 to figure out how much each individual apple cost.

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