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A moving company charges a flat rate of $150, and an additional $5 for each box. if a taxi service would charge no flat rate and $15 for each box, how many boxes would you need for it to be cheaper to use the moving company? (do not label your answer)

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Answer:

16 boxes

Explanation:

16x5=80+150=230>15x16=240

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