The Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer: B) $0.05 Explanation:

  • The Trap: Most people instantly guess $0.10, but that is incorrect.
  • The Math: If the ball costs 0.10,thebatwouldcost0.10, the bat would cost1.10 (1.00more).Thatmakesthetotal1.00 more). That makes the total1.20.
  • The Logic: If the ball costs 0.05,thebatcosts0.05, the bat costs1.05 (1.00more).Together,1.00 more). Together,0.05 + 1.05equalsexactly1.05 equals exactly1.10.