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James paid 13.20 for 12 mangoes. For every 5 mangoes that he bought he got one mango free. Mary wants to by 4 mangoes from the same shop. She only has $5.10. How much more money does she need

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Answer:

Mary needs $0.18 more

Explanation:

12 mangoes = $13.20

For every 5 mangoes that he bought he got one mango free

This means he bought 10 mangoes (5 mangoes + 1 free mango the first time and 5 mangoes + 1 free mango the second time)

If James paid $13.20 for 10 mangoes, then

Each mango cost = $13.20 / 10

= $1.32

Each mango cost $1.32

Mary wants to by 4 mangoes from the same shop.

Total cost of 4 mangoes = $1.32 × 4

= $5.28

She only has $5.10.

How much more money does she need

Amount needed more = Total amount required - total amount available

= $5.28 - $5.10

= $0.18

Mary needs $0.18 more

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