Mel Doane Is Taking His Office Staff Out to Lunch

question 63

Short Answer

Mel Doane is taking his office staff out to lunch. He has left on his credit card a spending limit of $99.50. If the total meal includes two fruit cups, two onion soups, two veal, two roast beef, three coffees, and one soft drink, will Mel be able to use the card? (Disregard tip plus tax.)If so, how much more charging will Mel be allowed before hitting his credit limit?

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The natural capability to produce offspring; a measure of reproductive ability in both males and females.

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The regular natural change that occurs in the female reproductive system that makes pregnancy possible.

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