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Carlos purchased four pounds of oranges for $3.20. He later realized he needed nine pounds.

How much more money will he need to spend to bring his total up to nine pounds?

User Hbaderts
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Answer:

$4

Step-by-step explanation

3.20 / 4 = .80 .80 x 9 = 7.20 7.20 - 3.20 = 4

User Sbhatla
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Answer: 5.8

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the answer to this question, you need to find the difference between the two numbers. To find the difference between the two numbers you have to subtract.

9 - 3.20 = 5.8

User Keshon
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