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Jake’s water bill is $24.80 per month plus $2.20 per ccf (hundred cubic feet) of water. What is the maximum number of ccf Jake can use if he wants his bill to be no more than $60?

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Jake’s water bill is $24.80 per month plus $2.20 per
ccf (hundred cubic feet) of water. What is the maximum
number of ccf Jake can use if he wants his bill to be no
more than $60?

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