SOLUTION: There were 14 dozen eggs that were bought for $ 4.50. They were sold for 1/3 or the price. how much did they sell for?

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Question 888155: There were 14 dozen eggs that were bought for $ 4.50. They were sold for 1/3 or the price. how much did they sell for?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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The price per dozen is:
+4.5+%2F+14+=+9%2F28+ dollars
1/3 of this price is:
+%28+1%2F3+%29%2A%28+9%2F28+%29+=+3%2F28+ dollars
+3%2F28+=+.107+
Rounded off, they were sold for 11 cents / dozen