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Alannah picked out 10 apples that cost a total of $5. On her way to the checkout counter, she decided she really wanted 12 apples. If all the apples are the same price, how much will Alannah pay for 12 apples? Explain how each child came up with their answer?

User Eli Y
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6 dollars for 12

Explanation:

if she paid 5 dollars for 10, you would do 10/ 5 which would get you 2 dollars per apple so she would pay 6dollars for 12 apples

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