Questions: It costs £87.50 to buy 7 coats. How much does it cost to buy 10 coats? Give your answer in pounds (£).

Transcript text: It costs £87.50 to buy 7 coats. How much does it cost to buy 10 coats? Give your answer in pounds (£).

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To find the cost of 10 coats, first determine the cost of one coat by dividing the total cost of 7 coats by 7. Then, multiply the cost of one coat by 10 to find the total cost for 10 coats.

Step 1: Determine the Cost of One Coat

To find the cost of one coat, divide the total cost of 7 coats by the number of coats:

\[ \text{Cost per coat} = \frac{87.50}{7} = 12.50 \]

Step 2: Calculate the Cost for 10 Coats

Multiply the cost of one coat by 10 to find the total cost for 10 coats:

\[ \text{Cost for 10 coats} = 12.50 \times 10 = 125.0 \]

Final Answer

The cost to buy 10 coats is \(\boxed{£125.0}\).

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