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Jesse went to the store with a total of $45. He bought a

hat that cost $12, a hat for $10 and some ties. If each
tie cost $4. What is the most amount of ties he can buy?
asap pls

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Answer: He can buy 5 ties

Step-by-step explanation:

12+10=22. 4x5=20. 22+20=42. If you add 1 more tie, you will have $46, so you cannot add one more tie. So the most amount of ties he can buy is 5 ties, with $3 left to spare.

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