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At a used bookstore, Cindybought 2 paperback books for $1.75 and some children’s books for $0.75 each, including tax. She spent a total of $5.75. How many children’s books did Cindybuy?

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Answer:

3

Explanation:

5.75 - (1.75 × 2) = 2.25

2.25 ÷ 0.75 = 3

User Shakir Khan
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Answer: Cindy bought 3 children books.

Explanation:

$1.75 + $1.75 = $3.50

$5.75 - $3.50 = $2.25

$2.25 ÷ $ 0.75 = 3

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