Multiple choice

Mario bought equal numbers of 2-cent and 3-cent stamps. If the total cost of the stamps was $1.00, what was the total number of stamps bought?

  1. 25

  2. 34

  3. 40

  4. 46

  5. 48

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Let the number of 2-cent and 3-cent stamps bought hex each.

It is given 2x + 3x = 100, or 5x = 100.

So, x = 20. So, the total number of stamps bought = 2x = 40.

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