Patsy

Patsy makes pillows. She needs 232 inches of trim for the edging. Trim costs $5.50 for a 3-yard spool or $1.10 per foot. What is the least amount Patsy can spend to get the trim she needs? Explain your reasoning.

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Units of physical quantities

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