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Answer: ASet 4: Ratios Rates Proportions (Beginner)
Explanation
PROBLEM
Recent studies show that if 10 items cost $30, what is the cost per item?
If 10 items cost $30, what is the cost per item?
A.✓ Correct
3
B.
5
C.
2
D.
6
Detailed Explanation
[Variation 1] Choice A is the best answer. Cost per item = 30 / 10 = $3
Why others are wrong:
B: 5 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 2 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 6 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.