A necklace chain costs $15. Beads cost $2.75 each. You spend a total of $28.75 on a necklace and bea

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    A necklace chain costs $15. Beads cost $2.75 each. You spend a total of $28.75 on a necklace and beads before tax. How many beads did you buy in addition to the necklace?

    Calculate the amount left to spend on beads:
    Bead Spend = Total Spend - Necklace Cost
    Bead Spend = $28.75 - $15
    Bead Spend = $13.75

    Calculate the number of beads you bought:
    Beads Bought = Bead Spend / Cost Per Bead
    Beads Bought = $13.75 / $2.75
    Beads Bought = $5
     

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