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Thomas wants to spend no more than $25.50 movies and CDs. If he buys a movie for $9.50 and the CDs cost $5.00, how many CDs can Thomas purchase?

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Answer:

3

Explanation:

25.5-9.5=16

16-15=1 (highest multiple of 5 that fits into 16)

He can buy 3 cds and he will have $1 left over

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