Math story 68 · Word problems

What Does One Cost?

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Theo buys 8 apples. Together they cost 4 dollars 80 cents.

How much is one apple? We work in cents: 480 cents.

480 divided by 8 is 60. One apple costs 60 cents.

6 rolls cost 2 dollars 40 cents. How many cents does one roll cost?

Answer and working

Correct! 240 divided by 6 is 40 cents.

240 ÷ 6 = 40

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