The answer to the question asked above is as follows:
1 dozen = 12 pieces
3 dozen = (12 pieces)(3) = 36 pieces
thus :
If 3 dozen apples is $4.50 , each piece would be $4.50 / 36 pieces.
So $0.125 per piece of apple.
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