Question 1057356
A merchant bought chairs at $24 a dozen. 
Note:: $2 perchair
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In selling them he received as much for 2 chairs as he had paid for 3 chairs. How much did he charge for 12 chairs?
Note:: He paid $6 for 3 chairs.
Note:: He received $6 for each pair of 6 pairs or chairs
Ans: He charged $36 for the 12 chairs.
Cheers,
Stan H.
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