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John spent a total of $135 on baseball tickets. The price of a ticket is either $12 for the field seats or $5 for the balcony. What is the minimum amount of dollars he could have spent for the $12 tickets?
A. $48
B. $60
C. $84
D. $96
E. $120
Correct Answer: B
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
Since John spent all of the $135 on the tickets, their prices must sum up to $135. The Minimum amount spent for the $12 tickets, is the smallest amount that is divisible by 12, and still leaves an amount divisible by 5. $60 is the smallest amount both divisible by 12 and leaving $135-$60=$75, which is divisible by $5.
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