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How many did he actually buy?

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Johnny, despite his mother's objections, spent his whole allowance of $2.16 ($2.00, with 16¢ left from last week) on bubble gum. If the pieces of gum had been a penny cheaper, he would have received three more pieces than he did.

How many did he actually buy?

posted Jan 17, 2015 by Chahat Sharma

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24 pieces for 9 penny each.

answer Mar 16, 2015 by Jcm



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