document.write( "Question 1172517: You are buying the hamburgers and chicken for a party. The hamburgers cost $2.75 per pound
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hamburgers cost $2.75 per pound
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document.write( "Hi  
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document.write( "$75 - $2.75(12) = $42
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document.write( "$42/$3.50 = 12  
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document.write( "12lbs  is how many pounds of chicken you can afford
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document.write( "12($2.75) + 12($3.50) = $33 + $42 = $75  Checks!
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