Problema Solution

the student council sponsored a bake sale to raise money. Kim bought a slice of cake for 1.50 and also bought six cupcakes. She spent 4.20 in all. How much was each cupcake?

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Let 'c' represent the cost of each cupcake, c>=0.

1.50 + 6c = 4.20

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c = $0.45

Each cupcake costed $0.45 or 45 cents.