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An apple costs twice as much as a banana.
Using the equations 2a + 4b = 2.00 and
a=2b, where a is the cost of one apple
and b is the cost of one banana, what are
a and b?
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A a= $0.25; b = $0.25
(B) a= $0.25; b = $0.50
C a= $0.50; b = $0.25
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D a= $0.50; b = $0.50
10. Which statement is false?

User Epic Eric
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Answer:

C is true

Explanation:

The only true answer is C.

If a is 2 times greater than b, then:

A. is not possible because both sides are equal

B. is not possible because b is 2 times greater

D. is not possible because both sides are equal

User Sanjay Shah
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