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10 March, 08:59

A bat and a ball cost one dollar and ten cents in total. The bat costs a dollar more than the ball. How much does the ball cost?

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  1. 10 March, 09:18
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    Set up an algebraic equation: b=cost of ball

    1.10=1+b+b

    1.10=1+2b

    subtract 1 from both sides

    .10=2b

    divide by 2 on both sides

    ball=5 cents
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