If a dozen eggs cost 2 dollars, how much do 100 eggs cost?
Category: Math · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Find the cost per egg first.
Answer
16.67
Explanation
A dozen (12) costs $2, so $2/12 = $0.1667 per egg; thus, 100 eggs cost $16.67.
This is a medium math riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is 16.67.
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