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A family of five people has $200 to spend on fishing rods and fishing licenses. They spend a total of $20 on licenses. Assuming they buy 5 identical rods, what is the maximum amount they can spend on each rod?

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User Nothehi
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you do 200-20=180 the 180 divided by 5 which is 36
User Crwils
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Answer:

36

Explanation:

200-20=180

180/5=36

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