A student purchases candy bars costing $1.46 each, including tax. She pays with a $20 bill and receives $8.32 back in change. How many candy bars does the student purchase?

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Flackou asked Feb 25, 2023

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A student purchases candy bars costing $1.46 each, including tax. She pays with a $20 bill and receives $8.32 back in change. How many candy bars does the student purchase?

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Flackou asked Feb 25, 2023

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Answer:

she purchased 8 candy bars

Explanation:

first I would do 20-8.32=11.68

then i do 11.68 divided by 1.46=8

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