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kaitlin bought some books. she spent a total of 45 after a discount of $6 off her total purchase. Each book cost $3. How many books did she buy

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Answer:

17

Explanation:

User Tim Bernikovich
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Answer: She bought 17 books

Explanation:

Add $6 to the amount that she paid to find out how much money she would have paid.

45 + 6 = 51 so she would have paid $51

Now divide 51 by 3 to find out how many books she bought.

51 / 3 = 17

So because of the discount, she paid $45 for 17 books.

User Sachin Garg
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