Question

If 9 pencils cost $3.15, what is the unit price of the pencils?

Answer 1

Unit price of the pencils = $0.35

Step-by-step explanation

Let the unit price (price of one pencil) be x

9 pencils = 3.15 dollars

1 pencil = x dollar

We can write a mathematical relationship by cross multiplying

(9) (x) = (1) (3.15)

9x = 3.15

Divide both sides by 9

(9x/9) = (3.15/9)

x = $0.35

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