The problem provides sufficient information to determine the total cost of purchasing two hot dogs and one candy bar. It specifies the prices of each item and the quantities needed. Therefore, it does not have too much or too little information; it has just the right amount of information to solve the problem.
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Hot dogs cost $2.00 each, candy bars cost $1.00 each, and soft pretzels cost $2.50 each. How much would it cost to buy two hotdogs and one candy bar?
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