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1. tammy works in a cooperative salon where all of the expenses required to operate the shop (supplies, utilities, rent, etc.) is shared equally between all operators. if there are six operators in the shop, how much must each one pay for each of theses: 1. electricity, if bill is $144? 2. water, if the bill is $114? 3. rent, if the bill is $1,410? 4. supplies, if the bill is $714?

Explanation:

Step1: Divide electricity bill

Since there are 6 operators and the electricity bill is $144, we divide the bill by 6.
$144\div6 = 24$

Step2: Divide water bill

The water bill is $114. Divide it by 6.
$114\div6=19$

Step3: Divide rent bill

The rent bill is $1410. Divide it by 6.
$1410\div6 = 235$

Step4: Divide supplies bill

The supplies bill is $714. Divide it by 6.
$714\div6=119$

Answer:

1. Each operator pays $24 for electricity.
2. Each operator pays $19 for water.
3. Each operator pays $235 for rent.
4. Each operator pays $119 for supplies.