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Musicgold Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Article usage in maths question

Hi

I saw the following question in a maths book. I don't understand why there are no articles before 'plasma TV' and 'laptop computer'.

"Total cost of Plasma TV and laptop computer is $2445. If cost of laptop computer is $1889, what is the cost of Plasma TV?"

Thanks,

MG.
  

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Musicgold I don't understand why there are no articles before 'plasma TV' and 'laptop computer'. Me neither. Where was this book written, and where was it published?

— CalifJim

  • Musicgold I don't understand why there are no articles before 'plasma TV' and 'laptop computer'.
  • Me neither.
  • Where was this book written, and where was it published?
  • It should be: The total cost of a Plasma TV and a laptop computer is $2445.
  • If the cost of the laptop computer is $1889, what is the cost of the Plasma TV?
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MusicgoldI don't understand why there are no articles before 'plasma TV' and 'laptop computer'.
Me neither. Where was this book written, and where was it published? It should be:

The total cost of a Plasma TV and a laptop computer is $2445. If the cost of the laptop computer is $1889, what is the cost of the
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CJ,

Thanks and sorry for the delay in replying. I missed the alert message of this question.

Please see this link. Question #2 has the statement I mentioned earlier.

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MusicgoldQuestion #2 has the statement I mentioned earlier.
Yes. I see. Some of these web sites are put together quickly without too much attention to the fine points of grammar!

CJ
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