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The cost of 2 markers and 5 pencils is $3.25. The cost of 4 markers and 6 pencils is $5.50.

What is the cost of each item?

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Answer: markers are a dollar each and pencils are twenty five cents each

Step-by-step explanation:

2x1 = 2

5x.25 = 1.25

2+1.25= 3.25

4x1 = 4

6x.25= 1.50

4+1.30 = 5.50

Hope this helps and if you need me to explain it better feel free to ask!

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