If a bat and ball costs $1:10

And the bat costs $1 more than the ball

How much does the ball cost?

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Lee Daniel

29 June, 10:55

If a bat and ball costs $1:10

And the bat costs $1 more than the ball

How much does the ball cost?

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Gloria Cervantes · Answer 1

X = bat, y = ball

x + y = 1.10

x = y + 1

y + 1 + y = 1.10

2y + 1 = 1.10

2y = 1.10 - 1

2y = 0.10

y = 0.10/2

y = 0.05 < = = = the ball

x = y + 1

x = 0.05 + 1

x = 1.05 < = = the bat

If a bat and ball costs $1:10And the bat costs $1 more than the ballHow much does the ball cost?

If a bat and ball costs $1:10

And the bat costs $1 more than the ball

How much does the ball cost?