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Problem
A store normally sells windows at 
each. This week the store is offering one free window for each purchase of four. Dave needs seven windows and Doug needs eight windows. How many dollars will they save if they purchase the windows together rather than separately?
Solution
The store's offer means that every 
th window is free.
Dave would get 
free window.
Doug would get 
free window.
This is a total of 
free windows.
Together, they would get 
free windows.
So they get 
additional window if they purchase the windows together.
Therefore they save 
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| 2005 AMC 10A (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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