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Micheal bought 3 footballs with a $50 bill. The cashier gave him $2.75 in change. Each football cost the same amount

What is the cost in dollars and cents of each football?

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Answer:

each football cost $15.75

Explanation:

Micheal bought 3 footballs with a $50 bill.

The cashier gave him $2.75 in change.

Each football cost the same amount

$50 - $2.75 = $47.25

$47.25 = $15.75

3 balls

therefore, each football cost $15.75

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