SOLUTION: A small beef taco cost $2.50 and each topping cost $0.75. If the total bill for the taco Jordan purchased was $7.00, how many toppings did he order?

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Question 1091953: A small beef taco cost $2.50 and each topping cost $0.75. If the total bill for the taco Jordan purchased was $7.00, how many toppings did he order?
Answer by rothauserc(4718) About Me  (Show Source):
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$7.00(total cost) - $2.50(cost of taco without toppings) = $4.50
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$4.50(cost of toppings) / $0.75(cost of 1 topping) = 6
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Jordan purchased 6 toppings
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