SOLUTION: Alexander has $40 and wants to pay for his and his friends admissions into a movie theater. Each ticket cost $8.75. How many of his friends can Alexander pay for at the show?

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Question 1172808: Alexander has $40 and wants to pay for his and his friends admissions into a movie theater. Each ticket cost $8.75. How many of his friends can Alexander pay for at the show?
Answer by ikleyn(52835) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Manually, or using your calculator/computer,  divide  40  by  8.75.

After completing this operation,  turn on your mind.


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It is, probably, the most stupid problem I saw at this forum.