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17 December, 10:54

Seb bought 2 apples and 3 pears.

He spent £1.59 altogether

Apples cost 24p each.

How much does one pear cost?

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  1. 17 December, 14:37
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    2a + 3p = 1.59

    a = 0.24

    Plug it in our equation:

    2 (0.24) + 3p = 1.59

    Multiply:

    0.48 + 3p = 1.59

    Subtract 0.48 to both sides:

    3p = 1.11

    Divide 3 to both sides:

    p = 0.37

    So one pair costs £0.37
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