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Ivan purchased one bookmark and 7 books for a total of $82.00. The price of the bookmark was $2.20 and each book cost the same amount. What was the cost of one book in dollars and cents?
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Ivan purchased one bookmark and 7 books for a total of $82.00. The price of the bookmark was $2.20 and each book cost the same amount.

What was the cost of one book in dollars and cents?

User Kuberchaun
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Answer:

$11.40

Explanation:

Subtract the bookmark from the total amount

82.00 - 2.20 = 79.80

Divide the answer by how many books you purchased

79.80/7

= ($11.40)

User MuhanadY
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82-2.20=79.80
79.80/7=11.40
One book cost $11.40
User KarlB
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