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Tom, Rich, and Pete play tennis together for 1 week. Tom brings 5 cans of tennis balls and Rich brings 3 cans. Each can has 3 balls. They agree to share equally in the cost of the balls. Each ball costs $1.50. Since Pete brought no tennis balls, how much should he pay Tom and Rich?

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Answer:

Your correct answer is $6

Explanation:

First, multiple 5 by 3.

5 x 3 = 15

Next, multiply 3 by 3.

3 x 3 = 9

Now, add 15 by 9

15 + 9 = 24

So, that means that there are 24/3 people.

24 / 3 people = 8

Lastly, you need to multiply again 8 by 1.5.

8 x 1.5$ = 12$

12$ / 2 = 6$

So, this means that Pete will have to pay 6$ to each person.

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Answer:

6$

Explanation:

5 x 3 = 15

3 x 3 = 9

15 + 9 = 24

24/3 people = 8

8 x 1.5$ = 12$

If hes splitting the cash to Tom and Rich then

12$ / 2 = 6$

Therefore, Pete will pay 6$ to each of them

User Subodh
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