SOLUTION: I purchased 30 stamps, some for $1 each and the rest for $75 each, if the average cost for all the stamps is $80, how many 75 stamps did I buy?

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Question 1125489: I purchased 30 stamps, some for $1 each and the rest for $75 each, if the average cost for all the stamps is $80, how many 75 stamps did I buy?
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, greenestamps:
Answer by ikleyn(53763) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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I purchased 30 stamps, some for $1 each and the rest for $75 each, if the average cost for all the stamps is $80, how many 75 stamps did I buy?
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Wrong condition.

It describes IMPOSSIBLE situation.


In the world, in which we all live, it NEVER may happen.



Answer by greenestamps(13334) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Look at what you have written before you submit your question!

How can stamps that cost $1 each and stamps that cost $75 each have an average cost of $80?!!