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Suppose that with a budget of $130, Deborah spends $78 on sushi and $52 on bagels when sushi costs $2 per piece and bagels cost $2 per bagel. But then, after the price of bagels falls to $1 per bagel, she spends $50 on sushi and $50 on bagels.

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The topic of this question is a consumer's budget problem in Mathematics.

Step-by-step explanation:

The topic of this question is a consumer's budget problem, which is a concept in economics. It involves making choices between different goods or services based on limited income.

In this case, Deborah has a budget of $130 and she spends $78 on sushi and $52 on bagels when sushi costs $2 per piece and bagels cost $2 per bagel. Later, when the price of bagels falls to $1 per bagel, she spends $50 on sushi and $50 on bagels.

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Her budget is $130

If she buys the sushi and bagels before the price drops, she will spend

exactly $130.

If she buys the sushi and bagels after the price drops, she will spend $100.

If she buys it together, her price will be $230

Idk if thats what your asking because there is no question

-IronWolfX

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