Question 1144110
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If an algebraic solution is not required, you can solve the problem with a little bit of logical reasoning and some simple arithmetic.<br>
Imagine reducing the cost of the large drink so it costs the same as a small drink.  That reduces the cost of 3 small drinks and 2 large drinks by $1, making the 5 drinks cost a total of $2.50, with all the drinks now costing the same amount.<br>
But that means each drink costs $2.50/5 = $0.50.<br>
ANSWER: The cost of each small drink is $0.50, or 50 cents.