A football costs 1.5 times the amount of a basketball. If one of each is purchased and the total price is $37.70 before tax, what is the price of each ball?

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Let x = price of basketball

x + 1.5x = 37.70

2.5x = 37.70

x = 15.08

Price of basketball = $15.08

Price of football = 1.5 x 15.08 = $22.62

Variable Table:

Item | Price
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Basketball | $15.08
Football | $22.62