Each month the billing department of Phoenix Enterprises processes an average of 51 orders from customers at a cost of about $612 (in salaries and supplies). What is the average cost per order for this department (to the nearest dollar amount)?
A) $4
B) $6
C) $8
D) $10
E) $12

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The average cost per order is calculated by dividing the total cost by the number of orders. $612 divided by 51 orders equals approximately $12 per order.

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