To calculate the number of fish you can buy, divide the total amount you can spend ($50) by the cost of each fish ($4.49):
$50 ÷ $4.49 = approximately 11.14.
Since you cannot buy a fraction of a fish, you can buy a maximum of 11 fish for your aquarium.
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Part 1
A certain species of fish costs $4.49 each. You can spend at most $50. How many of this type of fish can you buy for your aquarium?
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