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The cost of 5 cartons of fresh cream is $8.75. What is the cost of 11 such cartons?

User Andrew Grimm
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Answer:

divide 8.75 by 5 and then do 8.75 + 8.75 + the quotient of 8.75 divided by 5 then theres your answer.

Explanation:

if 5=$8.75, you need 11 so 8.75 + 8.75 + 1.75 =19.25

User Ormaaj
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Explanation:

Cost of 5 cartons = 8.75

Cost of 1 carton = 8.75 ÷ 5 = 1.75

Cost of 11 carton = 1.75 x 11 = $19.25

User Bruno Ribeiro
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