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CEMC Gauss (Grade 7), 2007

Algebra Difficulty 1.0 Junior Find the answer Canada

A large box of chocolates and a small box of chocolates together cost $15\$15. If the large box costs $3\$3 more than the small box, what is the price of the small box of chocolates?

(A) $3\$3 (B) $4\$4 (C) $5\$5 (D) $6\$6 (E) $9\$9

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