Question

A collector has a box of 32 figurines. The value of each figurine increased by $2.32 over the past year. The box of figurines is now worth $114.24. What was the original cost, x, of one figurine? The original cost of one figurine was .

Answer 1

$1.25

Explanation:

step 1:

2.32 x 32

answer:

74.24

step 2:

114.24 - 74.24

answer:

40

step 3:

40 divided by 32

FINAL answer:

40 divided by 32 = x

x =

1.25

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the original cost was $1.25! :D