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( "
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It should be 8 cents.
\n" ); document.write( "You can divide a piece of candy in half to get
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