Problema Solution
2 staples cost as much as 3 highlighters. If 6 staples and 6 highlighters cost $33 altogether. How much does one highlighter cost.
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Let
s = the cost per staple
h = the cost per highlighter
2s = 3h
6s + 6h = 33
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s = $2.20
h = $3.30
One highlighter costs $3.30.