SOLUTION: In order to connect a dvd player to a tv set you need a cable with a special adaptor at both ends. An eight foot cable costs 24.50 and a four foot cable costs 15.50.The total cost

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Question 357960: In order to connect a dvd player to a tv set you need a cable with a special adaptor at both ends. An eight foot cable costs 24.50 and a four foot cable costs 15.50.The total cost is the sum of the cost the adaptors and the cost of the cable itself. What would you expect to pay for a six foot cable?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Hi,

*note: cost of the adaptors are not relevant to expected cost of the 6' cable

Averaging the cost of the 8 ft and 4 ft cables

(24.5 + 15.50)/2 = $20

would expect to pay $20 for  a six foot cable 

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