75 basketballs cost $1,143.75. Find the cost of 26 basketballs.
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75 basketballs cost $1,143.75. Find the cost of 26 basketballs.
- A.
$ 496.50
- B.
$ 396.50
- C.
$ 596.50
- D.
$ 296.50
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Correct answer: B
Key insight: find the price per basketball and then multiply by 26.
Find the unit price: 1143.75 ÷ 75 = 15.25 (dollars per basketball).
Multiply the unit price by 26: 26 × 15.25 = 396.50.
Answer: $396.50.