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Algebra practice question

A dance school charges a $15 registration fee plus $12 per class. With $80, what is the greatest number of classes a student can pay for?

Answer: 5

15 + 12c ≤ 80 gives c ≤ 5.4, so 5.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 4
4 stops one short.
If you answered 6
6 would cost $87.
If you answered 6.67
6.67 divides 80 by 12, ignoring the fee.

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