SOLUTION: Fred bought three shirts, each at the same price, and received less than $12.00 in change from a $50.00 bill. a. what is the minimum cost of one shirt? b. what is the maximum cos

SOLUTION: Fred bought three shirts, each at the same price, and received less than $12.00 in change from a $50.00 bill. a. what is the minimum cost of one shirt? b. what is the maximum cos

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Question 174623: Fred bought three shirts, each at the same price, and received less than $12.00 in change from a $50.00 bill.
a. what is the minimum cost of one shirt?
b. what is the maximum cost of one shirt?
Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
50-11.99=38.01
3x=38.01
x=38.01/3
=$12.67 minimum cost.
3x=50
x=$16.66 max cost
.
Ed
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