In the covalent compound [tex]C_2H_6[/tex], the Greek prefix used to represent the cation is ______.



Answer :

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Question:
If you start with an initial balance of [tex]$23 and you purchase 5 bagels, each costing $[/tex]3, what is the total cost and how much money will you have left?

Step-by-step Solution:

1. Identify initial balance and cost per bagel:
- Initial balance = $23
- Cost per bagel = $3

2. Determine the number of bagels bought:
- Number of bagels bought = 5

3. Calculate the total cost for the bagels:
[tex]\[ \text{Total cost} = \text{Number of bagels} \times \text{Cost per bagel} \][/tex]
Substituting the values:
[tex]\[ \text{Total cost} = 5 \times 3 = 15 \][/tex]

4. Calculate the remaining balance after the purchase:
[tex]\[ \text{Remaining balance} = \text{Initial balance} - \text{Total cost} \][/tex]
Substituting the values:
[tex]\[ \text{Remaining balance} = 23 - 15 = 8 \][/tex]

Thus, the total cost for the bagels is [tex]$15, and the remaining balance after the purchase will be $[/tex]8.