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Miss Jameson ordered a

case of 16 calculators,
which she got for half
price. Shipping was $12,
which brought the total
to $100. What is the full
price for a case?

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Answer:

The full price was $176.

Explanation:

To solve this problem, solve backwards. Since the total is $100, you subtract $12 from it, which leaves you with $88. You then multiply $88 by 2 (for the half price).

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