A bat and a ball cost $1.10. The bat costs one dollar more than the ball. How much does the ball cost?
Common Wrong Answers
“10c”
If the ball costs 10 cents, then the bat would cost $1.10 (10c + $1.00). This adds up to $1.20, which is incorrect.
“15c”
If the ball costs 15 cents, then the bat would cost $1.15 (15c + $1.00). This totals $1.30, which exceeds the given total of $1.10.
“1c”
If the ball costs 1 cent, then the bat would cost $1.01 (1c + $1.00), resulting in a total of $1.02, which is not $1.10.
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