Mark bought a set of 6 flower pots of different sizes at a total cost of $8.00. Each pot cost 0.25 more than the next one below it in size. What was the cost, in dollars, of the largest pot? Choose the correct choice from the following choices:
A) $1.75 B) $1.96 C) $2.00 D) $2.15 E) $2.30
This question can be solved with a handful of different Algebra approaches (as has been shown in the various posts). Since the question asks for the price of the largest pot, and the answers are prices, we can TEST THE ANSWERS.   We're told that there are 6 pots and that each pot costs 25 cents MORE than the next. The total price of the pots is $8.25. We're asked for the price of the largest (most expensive) pot.   Since the total price is $8.00 (a 25-cent increment) and the the difference in sequential prices of the pots is 25 cents, the largest pot PROBABLY has a price that is a 25-cent increment. From the answer choices, I would then TEST Answer C first (since answers B and D are NOT in 25-cent increments).   IF....   The largest pot = $1.958   0.708   0.958   1.208   1.458   1.708   1.958   Total = $8.00   So this MUST be the answer.   $1.96
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Mark bought a set of 6 flower pots of different sizes at a total cost of $8.00. Each pot cost 0.25 more than the next one below it in size. What was the cost, in dollars, of the largest pot?