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Marc has $256 to spend on coins for his collection. He buys the first coin for $8.

If he pays twice as much for each coin as he paid for the previous coin, how many coins can he buy in all?
OA. 7
OB. 6
O C. 5
OD. 4

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Answer:

Option C: 5

Explanation:

1st coin = $8

2nd coin = $16

3rd coin = $32

4th coin = $64

5th coin = $128

Total spent = $248

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