Lizzy: Tim spent $50.00 on Chinese take-out. 80% of the cost went to 4 entrees. The rest of the money went to 2 appetizers that each cost the same amount. How much was the price of a single appetizer?.
Me: Hmmm, let me think. I think this is the detailed solution:
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He spent $50.00 and 80% of the meal went to entrees so he spent 50 * .80 = $40.00 on entrees. He spent $50.00 and $40.00 went to entrees so that leaves $50 - $40 = $10.00 for appetizers. Each appetizer costs the same amount and he spent $10.00 all together so each appetizer is $10 / 2 = $5.00. Final answer: 5.
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