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2013 AMC 8 Problems/Problem 2

Problem

A sign at the fish market says, "50% off, today only: half-pound packages for just \$3 per package." What is the regular price for a full pound of fish, in dollars?

$\textbf{(A)}\ 6 \qquad \textbf{(B)}\ 9 \qquad \textbf{(C)}\ 10 \qquad \textbf{(D)}\ 12 \qquad \textbf{(E)}\ 15$

Solution

The 50% off price of half a pound of fish is \$3, so the 100%, or the regular price, of a half pound of fish is \$6. Consequently, if half a pound of fish costs \$6, then a whole pound of fish is $\boxed{\textbf{(D)}\ 12}$ dollars.

Video Solution

https://youtu.be/om14Kv2jCck ~savannahsolver

See Also

2013 AMC 8 (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
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Problem 1
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Problem 3
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