Derek gave the cashier $20 to pay for 3 pairs of socks. The cashier gave her $5.03 in change. Each pair of socks cost the same amount. What is the cost in dollars and cents for each pair of socks?

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Derek gave the cashier $20 to pay for 3 pairs of socks. The cashier gave her $5.03 in change. Each pair of socks cost the same amount.

What is the cost in dollars and cents for each pair of socks?

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$20.00 - $5.03 = $14.97
$14.97 / 3 = $4.99

Each pair of socks costs $4.99.

Ali MasudianPour answered Apr 8, 2023

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each pair of socks is 4.99

Sarah M Giles answered Apr 14, 2023

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