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11 March, 22:14

Four friends purchase a pineapple for $2.89 and 18.4 pounds of peaches. The peaches cost $1.75 per pound. The friends share the total cost equally. What amount does each person pay?

A. 8.77

B. 9.31

C. 21.34

D. 35.09

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  1. 11 March, 22:40
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    First you calculate the total cost of the pears:

    18,4 pounds x $1,75 = $32,2

    Them you add the cost of the pineapple:

    $32,2 + $2,89 = $35,09

    After this you can divide the total cost (35,09) for 4 friends getting the amount due to each one:

    35,09/4 = $8,77
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