Solve the Problem. -A Group of 8 People Wants to Buy a Boat

question 45

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A group of 8 people wants to buy a boat. The boat costs $896. If they all pay the same amount, how much is each person's share?

• A)$122
• B)$102
• C)$112
• D)$99

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Definitions:

Proportion

A part or fraction of a whole, typically expressed as a percentage or ratio.

Anecdotal Evidence

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Matched Pairs

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