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Elvin can buy 5 chocolate bars using 2/5 of his money. He can buy 3 chocolate bars and 18 sweets with the rest of his money. If he only buys sweets, how many sweets can he buy with all his money?

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter8: Rational Expressions And Equations

Section8.7: Solve Proportion And Similar Figure Applications

Problem 8.154TI: Corey and Nicole are traveling to Japan and need to exchange $600 into Japanese yen. It each dollar...

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