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Ms. Garland bought x number of shirts for the new members of her chorus. The cost for X number of shirts, including $3.99 shipping was $77.49. Each shirt cost $12.25. There was no sales tax on this purchase. Which equation could be used to find X?

A. 3.99(x + 12.25) = 77.49

B. 3.99x + 12.25 = 77.49

C. 12.25 (x + 3.99) = 77.49


D. 12.25x + 3.99 = 77.49

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Answer:

b

Explanation:

User Rami Yusf
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77.49 - 3.99 = 12.25 * x

73.5 = 12.25x
(Divide both sides by 12.25)
6 = x
So, she bought six shirts.
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