5/8 of the students are boys
5 representing boys
8 representing all students
The most that a box of pens could cost is $5.
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State tax = 0.1 x 250,000 = $25,000
Federal tax = 0.25 x 250,000 = $62,500
Total tax = $25,000 + $62,500 = $87,500
Five eighths times seven elevenths =
5/8 x 7/11 =
35/88
