document.write( "Question 888151: If a boy went to the store and he bought 3 pieces of candy for 15 cent how much would 1 1/2 cost? Is it 7.5 or should it be 8 \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #537113 by josmiceli(19441)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! It should be 8 cents. \n" ); document.write( "You can divide a piece of candy in half to get \n" ); document.write( "7 1/2 pieces, but you can't cut a penny in half \n" ); document.write( "to get 1/2 cent ( it's illegal, actually ) \n" ); document.write( "---------------------------------- \n" ); document.write( "There are ways around it, like you could pay \n" ); document.write( "7 cents plus a 1/2 cent postage stamp, but \n" ); document.write( "is it worth the extra trouble?\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |