Asked by Emmy
Martha wants to buy a new bike that costs $79, including tax. She currently has $15 saved. She began a dog walking business to earn the remaining money needed to buy the bike. She charges $5 for each dog she walks. What is the fewest number of dogs that Martha needs to walk to have enough money to buy the bike?
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Answered by
Ms. Sue
(79 - 15) / 5 = ________ dogs
Remember, she can't walk a fraction of a dog.
Remember, she can't walk a fraction of a dog.
Answered by
Emmy
So the answer is 64/5=12.8 so basically it would be 12 or 13
Answered by
Ms. Sue
Which is it? 12 or 13? Only one of these answers is correct.
Answered by
Emmy
Its fewest which is 12
Answered by
Ms. Sue
But 12 * 5 is 60. That isn't enough.
Answered by
Emmy
Do 12*5+15=75.
Answered by
Ms. Sue
Yes. But the bike costs $79.
She needs $64.
She needs $64.
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