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6. Amy bought some used books for $4.95. She paid $0.50 each for some books and $0.35 each for the others. She bought fewer than 8 books at each price. How many books did Amy buy? How many cost $0.50? SHOW YOUR WORK!!

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amy bought 5 books for $0.50 and 7 for $.30, a total of 12
WORK
5 x .50 = 2.5
4.95 - 2.5 = 2.45
2.45 divided by .35 = 7
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