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A pound of grapes are $1.98. How much is 2 1/2 lbs?
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Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Given: Hector saved twice as much money as Sam.
Ted saved $100 more than Hector.
Gina saved $50 less than Ted.
As given, lets assume the amount of money Sam has in saving be "x".
Now, finding saving of each person given.
Writing the algebric expression of each´s saving amount.
we know, Hector saved twice as much money as Sam.
∴ Hector saving=
Also, Ted saved $100 more than Hector.
∴ Ted´s saving=
Next finding Gina´s saving
As given, Gina saved $50 less than Ted.
∴ Gina´s saving=
Opening parenthesis and solving it.
⇒ Gina´s saving=
Algebric expression of Gina´s saving=
Answer:
If we assume that everyone in the group is an owner, we would have
legs.
legs
Therefore, we need 24 more legs.
These 24 additional legs can be made from the difference of legs between the owners and dogs.
In this case, dogs have more legs than an owner.
24 ÷ 2 = 12.
There are 12 dogs in the group.