Mark bought a set of 6 flower pots of different sizes at a total cost of $8.00. Each pot cost 0.25 more than the next one below it in size. What was the cost, in dollars, of the largest pot?	Choose the correct choice
A) $ 1.75  B) $ 1.96  C) $ 2.00  D) $ 2.15  E) $ 2.30

Rationale: "this question can be solved with a handful of different algebra approaches ( as has been shown in the various posts ) . since the question asks for the price of the largest pot , and the answers are prices , we can test the answers . we ' re told that there are 6 pots and that each pot costs 25 cents more than the next . the total price of the pots is $ 8.25 . we ' re asked for the price of the largest ( most expensive ) pot . since the total price is $ 8.00 ( a 25 - cent increment ) and the the difference in sequential prices of the pots is 25 cents , the largest pot probably has a price that is a 25 - cent increment . from the answer choices , i would then test answer c first ( since answers b and d are not in 25 - cent increments ) . if . . . . the largest pot = $ 1.958 0.708 0.958 1.208 1.458 1.708 1.958 total = $ 8.00 so this must be the answer . b"
Answer: B