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Devin goes online and buys 2 movie tickets so he can take out this really cute 7th grader he saw in Miss J’s class. Each movie ticket costs $5.75. Then, he buys her a bouquet of roses costing $29.90 and two fancy shirts with puffed sleeves, each priced at $20.25. How much does Devin spend before going on his big date?
UPDATE: As we were reading this story problem (written after Devin had, indeed, been checking out a 7th grader who came to visit me and I called him on it), the 7th grade girl came in again and the whole class EXPLODED! Poor Devin just sat there, holding his face in his hands, but underneath, I could see an enormous grin. Unfortunately, Devin's not the only one with 7th grade girl aspirations....
Edgar ditches class and asks out a totally smokin’ 7th grade girl. She says she’ll only go out with him if he’ll buy her two tickets to see her favorite rap artist (Miss J, of course). Each ticket costs $18.50. She also wants three sparkly bracelets that each cost $23.25 and for him to get a haircut, which will cost $4.25.
If Edgar decides she’s worth it, how much will the girl cost him total?
If Edgar purchases everything at one store that has a 35% off sale, how much will he spend
With that amount, how much will the 35% off save him?
After the coupon, if that store has an 8% tax, what will his total be
UPDATE: This problem was given on a Thursday. Monday, Edgar came in... with a haircut. Thoughts, anybody?
4. Aaron is smart and knows that all the fabulous girls prefer brains to brawn, so he goes to the bookstore and buys seven books for $3.25 each. After reading them, he is even smarter and now can rely on his intelligence instead of his strength to try and impress other dude’s girlfriends. How much does Aaron spend?
UPDATE: Aaron apologized for threatening to beat up my man and taking me as his own. Good God.
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