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UKMT Intermediate Mathematical Challenge, 2025

Algebra Difficulty 2.0 Junior Find the answer United Kingdom

Two white roses and a yellow rose costs £5. Two white roses and three red roses cost £10.50. Three yellow roses and two red roses cost £11. What would be the total cost of one red rose, one white rose and one yellow rose?

(A) £5 (B) £5.50 (C) £6 (D) £6.50 (E) £7

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