At a certain diner, a hamburger and coleslaw cost
At a certain diner, a hamburger and coleslaw cost $3.59, and a hamburger and french fries cost $4.40. If french fries cost twice as much as coleslaw, how much do french fries cost?
(A) $0.30
(B) $0.45
(C) $0.60
(D) $0.75
(E) $0.90
Given Ans : $0.90
My ans : $1.62
Written by Take GMAT Team on May 2nd, 2008 with
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Deeks
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Ritula Thakur
Manisha
#1. May 2nd, 2008, at 4:07 PM.
I agree with 1.62
H + C = 3.59 — (1)
H + F = 4.4 — (2)
F = 2C
Thus,
H + F/2 = 3.59 —(3)
now (3) - (2) gives
F/2 = 4.4 - 3.59 = 0.81
F = 2*0.81 = 1.62