Math & Logic · Ages 10–12
Riddle #90
A bat and a ball together cost $1.10. The bat costs exactly $1.00 more than the ball. How much does the ball cost?
You solved this one before
Answer: 5 cents
If the ball costs x, the bat costs x + $1.00, so 2x + $1.00 = $1.10, meaning x = $0.05.