Problema Solution
At a flower shop , the cost of a rose is twice the cost of a tulip . Alicia bought three roses and four tulips , and the total cost was $7.50 . Find the cost of one tulip .
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Let
x = the cost of one tulip
2x = the cost of one rose
3*2x + 4x = 7.50
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x = $0.75 or 75 cents
The cost of one tulip is 75 cents.