SOLUTION: jack went bowling with $25 to spend. he rented shoes for $5.25 and paid $4.00 for each game. what was the greatest number of games craig could have played?

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Question 1065443: jack went bowling with $25 to spend. he rented shoes for $5.25 and paid $4.00 for each game. what was the greatest number of games craig could have played?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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He would not pay for a fraction of a game. Answer must be a whole number.

25-5.25=19.75 available for bowl games.

4%2A4=16

4%2A5=20

He can play 4 games.