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Alicia bought a package of 8 peaches for $3.20. To compare the deal with loose fruit, she wants the cost of each peach. What is it?
A$0.32
B$0.80
C$0.25
D$0.40
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. $0.40
1. The cost of one peach is the package price divided by the number of peaches.
2. Divide: 3.20 divided by 8 equals 0.40.
3. Each peach costs $0.40, which is the number to compare against the loose-fruit price.
_Source: OpenStax Prealgebra (CC BY 4.0), Ch 9 "Math Models and Geometry", section 9.1 Use a Problem Solving Strategy_
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