SOLUTION: Suppose it costs $5 to enter a carnival. Each ride costs $1.25. You have $15 to spend at the carnival. What is the greatest number of rides that you can go on?

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: Suppose it costs $5 to enter a carnival. Each ride costs $1.25. You have $15 to spend at the carnival. What is the greatest number of rides that you can go on?
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Found 2 solutions by checkley71, edjones:
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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(15-5)/1.25=10/1.25=8 RIDES ARE THE MAXIMUM NUMBER YOU CAN TAKE.

Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
10/1.25=8 rides