Assume that Dusty has $30 in income, the price of a loaf of bread is $1.50, and the price of a jar of peanut butter is $3. Suppose that at the original income of $30, the price of a loaf of bread increased to $3 and the price of a jar of peanut butter decreased to $2. Dusty can buy a maximum of ________ loaves of bread or a maximum of ________ jars of peanut butter.

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If Dusty spent the entire $30 on bread, he could buy 10 loaves ($30/$3 = 10)and if he spent the entire $30 on peanut butter, he could buy 15 jars ($30/$2 = 15).

Assume That Dusty Has $30 in Income, the Price of a Loaf