document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1118655>Question 1118655</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Hi\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "pears are sold in groups of 3 for $2. What is the maximum number of pears one can buy for $25.50.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "my answer is 38. The textbook solution is 36.who is correct?\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "The textbook is correct.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Your answer is not correct, unfortunately.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "<U>HINT 1</U>.  &nbsp;&nbsp;$25.50  &nbsp;contains &nbsp;&nbsp;$2  &nbsp;&nbsp;12 times.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "<U>HINT 2</U>.  &nbsp;&nbsp;12*3 = 36.\r<BR>\n" );
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