Question

2 1/2 dozen roses cost $40.50 what is the cost of a single rose
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Answer 1

the answer is .74 cents because 2 1/2 dozen is 30 and 30 divided by 40.50 is .74 rounded

Answer 2

$1.35

Explanation:

=> No. of roses in a dozen = 12

=> No. of roses in half dozen = 12/2 = 6

=> No. of roses in 2 1/2 dozen = 2(12)+6 =30

=> 30 roses costs for $40.50

=> Cost of single rose = 40.5/30 = $1.35