Table 24-10 The Table Below Shows the Prices of Baseballs and Baseball

question 441

Multiple Choice

Table 24-10
The table below shows the prices of baseballs and baseball bats for three years. Assume the typical consumer's basket consists of 6 baseballs and 2 baseball bats.
-Refer to Table 24-10. How much was the cost of the basket in 2008?

• A)$78.25
• B)$84.75
• C)$169.50
• D)$456.50

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