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Dani wants to spend less than $25 on a birthday present for her friend. If she buys a necklace for $9. 50, how many pairs of earrings, e, can she buy for $3. 75 each without exceeding her budget? enter your answer in the box.

User Fiza Khan
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25 > (3.75)e + 9.50
15.50 > 3.75e
4.13 > e

She can buy four pairs.
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