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If the cost of p plums priced at 25 cents each equals the cost of p –
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If the cost of p plums priced at 25 cents each equals the cost of p – 6 nectarines priced at 28 cents each, then p equals
A. 26
B. 42
C. 52
D. 56
E. 66
A. 26
B. 42
C. 52
D. 56
E. 66
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If the cost of p plums priced at 25 cents each equals the cost of p – 6 nectarines priced at 28 cents each, then p equals
A. 26
B. 42
C. 52
D. 56
E. 66
A. 26
B. 42
C. 52
D. 56
E. 66
Given: (the cost of p plums priced at 25 cents) = (the cost of p – 6 nectarines priced at 28 cents each)
Substitute values to get: 25p = 28(p - 6)
Expand the right side to get: 25p = 28p - 168
Subtract 28p from both sides of the equation to get: -3p = -168
Solve: p = (-168)/(-3) = 56
Answer: D
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