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| − | If Ben paid <math>\$ 12.50</math> more than David, then he paid <math>12.5 | + | If Ben paid <math>\$ 12.50</math> more than David, then he paid <math>/frac{12.5}{.25}= \$ 50.00</math>. Thus, David paid <math>\$ 37.50</math>, and they spent <math>50.00+37.50 =\$ 87.50 \implies \boxed{\textbf{(C) }\$ 87.50}</math>. |
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Revision as of 21:47, 14 January 2020
Problem
For every dollar Ben spent on bagels, David spent 
cents less. Ben paid 
more than David. How much did they spend in the bagel store together?
Solution
If Ben paid 
more than David, then he paid 
. Thus, David paid 
, and they spent 
.
See Also
| 2016 AMC 10A (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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