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A bat and a ball cost $1.10 in total. The bat costs $1.00 more than the ball. How much does the ball cost?
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The ball costs 5 cents.
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spio.comThe ball costs 5 cents.
Most people say 10 cents, but then the bat would cost $1.10 and the total would be $1.20. With the ball at 5 cents, the bat is $1.05, and together they make $1.10.
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