SOLUTION: A store has T-shirts on sale at 2 for $5.50. At this rate, what do five T-shirts cost? Would this be $6.25?

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Question 110579: A store has T-shirts on sale at 2 for $5.50. At this rate, what
do five T-shirts cost?
Would this be $6.25?

Answer by Kalmetam(43) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
well first find half of 5.50 which is 2.25... as you probably know.
ok now..
there are 5 shirts and 2 goes in twice and a half.. so first..
5.50
x 2
----
11.00
and 11.00+2.25 (half) = 13.25
So they cost $13.25 altogether