Problema Solution
The Halloween association reported that last year, Americans spent $0.68 billon more on candy than costumes for Halloween. If the total spent by Americans for both items was $3.18 billon, how much did Americans spend on each item?
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Let
x = the billions spent on costumes
x + 0.68 = the billions spent on candy
x + x + 0.68 = 3.18
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x = $1.25 billion were spent on costumes
1.25 + 0.68 = $1.93 billion were spent on candy