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You are taking flying lessons to get a private pilot's license. The cost of the introductory lesson is 5/8 the cost of each additional lesson, which is $80. You have a total of $375 to spend on the flying lessons. How many lessons can you afford? How much money will you have left?

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Answer: 5 lessons with 5$ left over

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You can buy 5 lessons because 50 is 5/8 of 80, and 50 + 80 + 80 + 80 + 80 = 370

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