What is the greatest number of penss that can be bought with $ 8.15 if each pen costs 85 cents?

Mathematics

1 answer:

Marysya12 [62]3 years ago

8 0

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

x=pens

.85x=8.15

.85x/.85= 8.15/.85

x=9.58

so 9 whole pens can be bought

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