Question

problem #1
monica buys 7 scrunchies for $8.75 total.
if all the scrunchies all cost the same, what is the price of 1 scrunchie?
show your work:

Explanation:

Step1: Define variables and relationship

Let $p$ = price of 1 scrunchie. Total cost = $7 \times p = 8.75$

Step2: Solve for single scrunchie price

$p = \frac{8.75}{7}$

Step3: Calculate the value

$p = 1.25$

Answer:

The price of 1 scrunchie is $\$1.25$