Problema Solution

Mario spent $23.85 at the bookstore on one book and some magazines. The book cost $12.60 and the magazines cost $2.25 each. How many magazines did Mario buy?

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Let 'x' represent the number of magazines that Mario bought.

12.60 + 2.25x = 23.85

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x = 5 magazines

Mario bought 5 magazines.