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6. A pencil case cost $3.00. How many pencil cases could be bought with $48.00?

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Here's the solution :

  • 1 pencil cost $3

let the number of pencils bought in $ 48 be x

then, x pencils cost $3 × x = 3x

now, we know :

  • 3x = 48

  • x = 48 ÷ 3

  • x = 16
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Answer:

16 pencil cases

Step-by-step explanation:

If one pencil case costs $3, you are trying to find how many $3 pencil cases can be bought with $48.

So, divide.

48/3=16

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