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Paul spent $13 on writing utensils. Pens cost $3 each and pencils cost $1 each. If he bought a total of 7, how many of each did he buy?
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Paul spent $13 on writing utensils. Pens cost $3 each and pencils cost $1 each. If he bought a total of 7, how many of each did he buy?

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The answer is 3 pens and 4 pencils. Hope this helps
User Marc Enschede
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3 pens and 4 pencils.
$3x3=$9
$1x4=$4
$9+$4=$13
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