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hree girlfriends (Karen, Tara, and Chelsea) each buy ice cream and paper back novels to enjoy on hot summer days. Ice cream costs $5 per gallon and paperback novels cost $8 each. Karen has a budget of $80, Tara has a budget of $60, and Chelsea has a budget of $40 to spend on these two goods. Which girl can afford to purchase 8 gallons of ice cream and 5 paperback novels?

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Answer:

Karen

Explanation:

8 gallons of ice cream at $5 per gallon will cost $40. 5 paperback novels at $8 per novel will also cost $40. Only Karen has a budget sufficient to cover the $40+40 = $80 total.

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