Ruth wants to buy a skateboard for $56. She has $90 in her account. She spent $11.65 to buy stationary. She also wants to buy some comic books for $3.72 each. What is the maximum number of comic books, n, that Ruth can buy so that she has enough money left to buy the skateboard?

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Ty Hickman

23 February, 10:57

Ruth wants to buy a skateboard for $56. She has $90 in her account. She spent $11.65 to buy stationary. She also wants to buy some comic books for $3.72 each. What is the maximum number of comic books, n, that Ruth can buy so that she has enough money left to buy the skateboard?

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Santos James · Answer 1

90-11.65

To see how much money after the stationary

78.35-56

To see how much the skateboard will cost and see if we have enough.

22.35/3.72

Then you get

6, she can get 6 comic books then have enough money for board, and stationary