Ernie Has an Income of $40 Which He Plans to Spend

question 85

Multiple Choice

Ernie has an income of $40 which he plans to spend on cookies and milk. The price of milk is $1 per litre, and the price of cookies is $2 per dozen. If Ernie buys 12 litres of milk, how many dozens of cookies will he buy if he spends all of his income?

• A) 28
• B) 12
• C) 20
• D) 14

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