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Question

Soup is sold in cans of 3 sizes: small, medium, and large.

A small can of soup costs $1.40 less than a medium can.

A small can of soup costs $4.20 less than a large can.

Which equation correctly states the cost of a medium can of soup?

Worked Solution

Extra cost of a large can over a medium
= $4.20 − $1.40
= $2.80

∴\therefore {{{correctAnswer}}}

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DifficultyLevel

636

Question

Soup is sold in cans of 3 sizes: small, medium, and large.

A small can of soup costs $1.40 less than a medium can.

A small can of soup costs $4.20 less than a large can.

Which equation correctly states the cost of a medium can of soup?

Worked Solution

Extra cost of a large can over a medium
= $4.20 − $1.40
= $2.80

∴\therefore cost of a medium can = cost of a large can – $2.80

Question Type

Multiple Choice (One Answer)

Variables

Variable nameVariable value
correctAnswer
cost of a medium can = cost of a large can – \$2.80

Answers

Is Correct?Answer
x

cost of a medium can = cost of a large can – $1.40

✓

cost of a medium can = cost of a large can – $2.80

x

cost of a medium can = cost of a large can – $4.20

x

cost of a medium can = cost of a large can – $5.60