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1 year ago

Ivan and Jeff buy a package of 8 pens for $4.00. Ivan wants 5 of the pens, and Jeff wants 3. How much should each student pay?

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irga5000 [103]1 year ago

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$4 / 8 = 50 cents per pen

.5 * 5 = 2.50
.5 * 3 = 1.50

Ivan pays $2.50 and Jeff pays $1.50

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