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If Jack had twice the amount of money that he has, he would have exactly the amount necessary to buy 3 hamburgers at $0.96 apiece and 2 milk shakes at $1.28 apiece. How much money does Jack have?

(A) $1.60

(B) $2.24

(C) $2.72

(D) $3.36

(E) $5.44

Let money Jack has be X.

Twice the money = 2X

Total money for 3 hamburgers = 3 x 0.96 = $2.88

Total money for 2 milk shakes = 2 x 1.28 = $2.56

2X = 2.88 + 2.56 = $5.44

X = \(\frac{5.44}{2}\) = $2.72

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If Jack had twice the amount of money that he has, he would have exactly the amount necessary to buy 3 hamburgers at $0.96 apiece and 2 milk shakes at $1.28 apiece. How much money does Jack have?

(A) $1.60

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(C) $2.72

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(E) $5.44
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Given: If Jack had twice his current money, he could buy:
  • 3 hamburgers at 0.96 each
  • 2 milkshakes at 1.28 each

To find: Jack’s current amount of money.

Solution:
First, let's find the total cost of hamburgers and milkshakes Jack can buy with double his money:
  • Cost of hamburgers = 3 × 0.96 = 2.88
  • Cost of milkshakes = 2×1.28 = 2.56
  • Total cost = 2.88 + 2.56 = 5.44

Given that the total cost of the hamburgers and milkshakes equals twice Jack’s money, we have:
  • 2x=5.44
  • So, x = 5.44/2 = 2.72

Correct Answer: C

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