{"id":141296,"date":"2024-09-20T16:40:12","date_gmt":"2024-09-20T16:40:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=141296"},"modified":"2024-09-20T16:40:15","modified_gmt":"2024-09-20T16:40:15","slug":"if-a-box-of-55-syringes-costs-660-00-which-of-the-following-is-the-cost-of-four-syringes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/20\/if-a-box-of-55-syringes-costs-660-00-which-of-the-following-is-the-cost-of-four-syringes\/","title":{"rendered":"If a box of 55 syringes costs $660.00, which of the following is the cost of four syringes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If a box of 55 syringes costs $660.00, which of the following is the cost of four syringes?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A.<br>$51.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B.<br>$26.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C.<br>$32.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D.<br>$48.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-6-color\">The Correct Answer and Explanation is:<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To determine the cost of four syringes from a box of 55 syringes priced at $660.00, we first need to calculate the cost per syringe. This will allow us to then find the total cost for four syringes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Calculate the Cost per Syringe<\/strong>: To find the cost of one syringe, we divide the total cost by the number of syringes in the box:Cost\u00a0per\u00a0syringe=Total\u00a0costNumber\u00a0of\u00a0syringes=660.0055\\text{Cost per syringe} = \\frac{\\text{Total cost}}{\\text{Number of syringes}} = \\frac{660.00}{55}Cost\u00a0per\u00a0syringe=Number\u00a0of\u00a0syringesTotal\u00a0cost\u200b=55660.00\u200bPerforming this calculation:Cost\u00a0per\u00a0syringe=12.00\\text{Cost per syringe} = 12.00Cost\u00a0per\u00a0syringe=12.00So, each syringe costs $12.00.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Calculate the Cost of Four Syringes<\/strong>: Now that we know the cost of one syringe, we can calculate the cost for four syringes by multiplying the cost per syringe by the number of syringes we want:Cost\u00a0for\u00a0four\u00a0syringes=Cost\u00a0per\u00a0syringe\u00d74=12.00\u00d74\\text{Cost for four syringes} = \\text{Cost per syringe} \\times 4 = 12.00 \\times 4Cost\u00a0for\u00a0four\u00a0syringes=Cost\u00a0per\u00a0syringe\u00d74=12.00\u00d74Performing this multiplication:Cost\u00a0for\u00a0four\u00a0syringes=48.00\\text{Cost for four syringes} = 48.00Cost\u00a0for\u00a0four\u00a0syringes=48.00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Selecting the Correct Answer<\/strong>: Based on our calculations, the cost for four syringes is $48.00. Therefore, the correct answer is <strong>D. $48.00<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To summarize, by first calculating the cost per syringe from the total box price and then multiplying that cost by four, we found that the cost of four syringes is $48.00. This approach is not only straightforward but also illustrates how to break down a problem involving unit pricing and multiplication, which are essential skills in both everyday life and various fields such as nursing and pharmacy. Understanding these calculations helps in managing costs effectively, ensuring appropriate budgeting and resource allocation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If a box of 55 syringes costs $660.00, which of the following is the cost of four syringes? A.$51.00 B.$26.00 C.$32.00 D.$48.00 The Correct Answer and Explanation is: To determine the cost of four syringes from a box of 55 syringes priced at $660.00, we first need to calculate the cost per syringe. 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