SOLUTION: In a shooting competition,a person receives $5 if he hits the mark and pays $2 if he misses it. He tried 60 shots and was paid $13. How many times did he hit the mark?

SOLUTION: In a shooting competition,a person receives $5 if he hits the mark and pays $2 if he misses it. He tried 60 shots and was paid $13. How many times did he hit the mark?

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Question 328392: In a shooting competition,a person receives $5 if he hits the mark and pays $2 if he misses it. He tried 60 shots and was paid $13. How many times did he hit the mark?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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