Question

10 points
Mr. Right spent $64.75 for five light fixtures and $12.50 for four light
switches. Each light fixture cost the same amount. How much did each
light fixture cost? *

Answer 1

Answer:

  $12.95

Step-by-step explanation:

Let L represent the cost of a light fixture. The amount Mr. Right paid is ...

  5L = $64.75

  L = $64.75/5 = $12.95

Each light fixture cost $12.95.

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You may notice that the light switches and their cost are irrelevant to the question.