How to divide monomial quotients

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1

Mike wants to sell candy bars for a profit. If he sells each bar for , how much did each bar cost him?

Explanation

In order to solve this problem, set up the following equation:

Cross multiply:

Divide:

The original cost of the of each candy bar is

2

Choose the answer that is the simplest form of the following expression of monomial quotients:

Explanation

To divide monomial quotients, simply invert the divisor and multiply:

Then, reduce:

3

Choose the answer that is the simplest form of the following expression of monomial quotients:

Explanation

To find your answer, you have to invert the divisor and multiply across:

Then, reduce:

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