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A cell phone plan charges a $30 activation fee plus $19.50 a month. If Ellie has a maximum of $200 to spend, how many months of the cell phone plan can she afford?​

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Answer: 3 months

Step-by-step explanation: if you had $30 + $19.50

you get 49.50 if you add 49.50+ 49.50 you get 99.00 add another 49.50 you get 148.50 add another 49.50 you get 198 and you cant keep going

49.50= the total for 1 month

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She can afford a total of 8 full months
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