If eggs cost $.06 each ,how much should a dozen eggs cost ?
Correct answer: C. $ .72
- A. .56
- B. $ .80
- C. $ .72
- D. $.60Education
Explanation
A dozen contains 12 eggs, so the cost is 12 x $0.06 = $0.72. Option d, $0.60, results from multiplying by 10 instead of recognising that a dozen means 12.
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