the pumpkins cost $0.30 per pound.

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
pounds

A baker purchases all of the pumpkins to make pies. If she uses a $100 bill to pay for the pumpkins, how much change will she receive?

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To calculate the total cost of the pumpkins, we first need to find the total number of pounds purchased. Given the weight range from 6 to 14 pounds, we can sum the amounts:

\[ 6 + 7 + 8 + 9 + 10 + 11 + 12 + 13 + 14 = 70 \text{ pounds} \]

Next, we multiply the total weight by the cost per pound to find the total cost:

\[ \text{Total cost} = 70 \text{ pounds} \times 0.30 \text{ dollars/pound} = 21 \text{ dollars} \]

Now, we subtract the total cost from the amount the baker paid:

\[ \text{Change} = 100 \text{ dollars} - 21 \text{ dollars} = 79 \text{ dollars} \]

Therefore, the change the baker will receive is:

\[ \boxed{79} \]