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2026-02-10
Daily Math Challenge
You have $150 to spend on school supplies. You buy a backpack for $42, 5 folders at $3 each, and spend the rest on books at $8 each. How many books can you buy?
Answer
11 books
๐ Step-by-Step Solution
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Calculate folder cost: 5 ร $3 = $15
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Total spent so far: $42 + $15 = $57
3
Money left: $150 - $57 = $93
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Books you can buy: $93 รท $8 = 11 books (with $5 left over)
๐ก Helpful Hints
โข Calculate what you spent on backpack and folders
โข How much money is left?
โข Divide remaining money by book price
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