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A school buys pens and pencils from a supplier. The supplier charges $0.05 for each pencil and $0.25 for each pen. The school pays $400 for the pens and pencils. If the school bought 1500 pencils, how
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A school buys pens and pencils from a supplier. The supplier charges $0.05 for each pencil and $0.25 for each pen. The school pays $400 for the pens and pencils. If the school bought 1500 pencils, how many pens did the school buy?

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1460 pens

Explanation:

User Magnus Engdal
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0.05 x 1500 = $75

400 - 75 = $325

325 divided by 0.25
= 1300

the school bought 1300 pens



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