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Question

Number of pencils
Total Cost
9
9
$
3.33
$3.33
10
10
$
3.7
$3.7
11
11
$
4.07
$4.07
12
12
$
4.44
$4.44

The cost for 1 pencil is $

Answer 1

To find the price for 1 pencil, we need to calculate the cost per pencil based on the total cost and the number of pencils. Here's how you can do it for each case provided:

1. For 9 pencils: \[ \text{Cost per pencil} = \frac{\text{Total Cost}}{\text{Number of pencils}} = \frac{3.33}{9} \approx 0.37 \]

2. For 10 pencils: \[ \text{Cost per pencil} = \frac{3.7}{10} = 0.37 \]

3. For 11 pencils: \[ \text{Cost per pencil} = \frac{4.07}{11} \approx 0.37 \]

4. For 12 pencils: \[ \text{Cost per pencil} = \frac{4.44}{12} \approx 0.37 \]

In all cases, the cost per pencil is approximately $0.37.

Therefore, the price for 1 pencil is $0.37.