To determine the number of fish you can buy, you divide the total amount you can spend by the cost per fish:
$20 / $5.49 = 3.64
Since you cannot purchase a fraction of a fish, you can buy up to 3 fish for your aquarium.
A certain species of fish costs $5.49 each. You can spend no more than $20. How many of this type of fish can you buy for your aquarium?
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