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At the fundraiser, there were only 3 prices for books: $2. $5 and $10. There were 6 more $5 books sold than $10 books. There were 8 more

$2 books sold than $10 books. A total of $250 was raised
How many $5 books were sold?

A. 12
B. 14
C. 17
D. 18
E. 20

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Answer:

Answer is 18

Explanation:

18 x $5 = $90

12 x $10 = 120 (6 more $5 books sold than $10)

20 x $2 = $40 (8 more $2 books sold than $10)

Total $250

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