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Tricia receives a $5 allowance every week. She also earns $6.50 for every hour that she baby-sits. Next week, she wants to earn at least $21.25 to buy a present. How many hours will she need to baby-sit?

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User Millhorn
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21.25-5=16.25
16.25÷6.50=2.5

She will have to babysit 2.5 hours
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