SOLUTION: At a used bookstore, Carlos bought 2 paperback books for $1.75 each and some children�s books for $0.75 each, including tax. He spent a total of $5.75. How many children�s books di

Question 1108321: At a used bookstore, Carlos bought 2 paperback books for $1.75 each and some children�s books for $0.75 each, including tax. He spent a total of $5.75. How many children�s books did Carlos buy?

Answer by ikleyn(53266) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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 children books.


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