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Which answer choice correctly identifies the relevant information in the problem? Avelina has 4 cats and 3 dogs. She went to the local pet store and spent $25 on the new dog collars and $12 on new cat collars. Then she came home, picked up her pets and took them to the veterinarian’s Office where spent $70. After taking her pets home, she went to the beauty shop and spent $30 on a haircut. How much money did Avelina spend on each pet at the veterinarian’s office?A) Avelina has a total of 7 pets. B) Avelina has 4 cats and 3 dogs and she spent $70 at the veterinarian’s office.C) Avelina spent $25, $12, $70 and $30.D) Avelina has 4 cats and 3 dogs and she spent $25, $12 and $70 on her pets.

Which answer choice correctly identifies the relevant information in the problem? Avelina-example-1
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We need to take into account only the expenses related to the cost at the vet ($70).

Therefore, the correct choice is: Avelina has 4 cats and 3 dogs and she spent $70 at the veterinarian’s office

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