SOLUTION: A stamp collections consists of 3,8,15 cent stamps. The number of 8 cent stamps is 1 less than 3 times the number of 3 cent stamps. The number of 15 cent stamps is 6 less than the
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Question 293213: A stamp collections consists of 3,8,15 cent stamps. The number of 8 cent stamps is 1 less than 3 times the number of 3 cent stamps. The number of 15 cent stamps is 6 less than the number of 8 cent stamps. the total cost of the stamps are 2.46. What is the total number of 8 cent stamps.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Here are three solutions for a sum of $2.47
Adjust accordingly.
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