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Fred bought 3 shirts and a tie. He remembers each shirt was $25, and the total cost was $85. How much was the tie? $10.00 $15.00 $21.25 $12.5

Intermediate Algebra

19th Edition

ISBN:9780998625720

Author:Lynn Marecek

Publisher:Lynn Marecek

Chapter2: Solving Linear Equations

Section2.2: Use A Problem Solving Strategy

Problem 2.47TI: Find (a) the amount of mark-up and (b) the list price: Jim’s music store bought a guitar at original...

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Fred bought 3 shirts and a tie. He remembers each shirt was $25, and the total cost was $85. How much was the tie?
$10.00

$15.00

$21.25

$12.5

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