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In 1902, 44 loaves of bread cost the same amount as 1 loaf of bread in 2006. If a loaf of bread in 2006 costs $1.72 more than in 1902, find the cost of a loaf of bread in 1902.
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1 of 2Let be the cost of a loaf of bread in 1902 and be the cost of a loaf of bread in 2006.
In 1902, 44 loaves of bread cost the same amount as 1 loaf of bread in 2006 so:
A loaf of bread in 2006 costs more than in 1902:
Substitute (1) to (2) and solve for :
So, the cost of a loaf of bread in 1902 was:
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1 of 3let the cost of a loaf of bread in 1902 = X let the cost of a loaf of bread in 2006 = Y
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