Joseph needs 345 cement blocks to build a wall 40 cm thick. He needs 205 cement blocks to build a wall 25 cm thick. Each block c

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osts $0.75. How much more will the thicker wall cost?

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IrinaVladis [17] · Answer 1 · 2022-04-13T08:03:36+03:00

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Answer:

$105

Step-by-step explanation:

The thicker wall takes 345 -205 = 140 more blocks. Each of those costs $0.75, so the added blocks will cost ...

140 × $0.75 = $105

The thicker wall will cost $105 more.