Mark bought a set of 6 flower pots of different sizes at a total cost of $8.25. Each pot cost 0.1 more than the next one below it in size. What was the cost, in dollars, of the largest pot? Answers
A) $ 1.62
B) $ 1.85
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 $ 8.25 ( a 10 - cent increment ) and the the difference in sequential prices of the pots is 10 cents , the largest pot probably has a price that is a 10 - cent increment . from the answer choices , i would then test answer a first if . . . . the largest pot = $ 1.625 1.125 1.225 1.325 1.425 1.525 1.625 total = $ 8.25 so this must be the answer . a"
Answer: A