SOLUTION: micheal sold 24 candy bars for the band fundraiser. He earned $18 for his band uniform. How many more candy bars would he need to sell in order to earn another $5.25?

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Question 939474: micheal sold 24 candy bars for the band fundraiser. He earned $18 for his band uniform. How many more candy bars would he need to sell in order to earn another $5.25?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+18%2F24+=+3%2F4+ dollars/candy bar
+3%2F4+ = $.75 / candy bar
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+5.25%2F.75+=+7+
He needs to sell 7 more candy bars