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Question 374680: How do I solve this word problem. --> for every two widgets i buy at regular price, i can buy a third widget for $4. i bought 9 widgets for a total of $909. find, in dollars, the regular price of a widget. Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! > for every two widgets i buy at regular price, i can buy a third widget for $4. i bought 9 widgets for a total of $909. find, in dollars, the regular price of a widget.
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If you bought a total of 9, then 3 of the nine will cost only $4
Therefore you bought 6 at the regular price
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6w = 909 - 3(4)
6w = 897
w =
w = $149.50 is the reg price
