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Flower Collection Cost Split

1000BeginnerCombinatoricsAlgebra

AMC 10B · 2008 · Problem 8

A class collects $\textdollar50$ to buy flowers for a classmate who is in the hospital. Roses cost $\textdollar3$ each, and carnations cost $\textdollar2$ each. No other flowers are to be used. How many different bouquets could be purchased for exactly $\textdollar50$?

Answer choices

A
1
B
7
C
9
D
16
E
17
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