He needs 10 cans because 80 / 8 = <<80/8=10>>10

He spends $5 because 10 x .5 = 10

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Peter needs 80 ounces of soda for his party. He sees that 8 oz cans cost $.5 each. How much does he spend on soda if he buys the exact number of cans he needs?
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Peter needs 80 ounces of soda for his party. He sees that 8 oz cans cost $.5 each. How much does he spend on soda if he buys the exact number of cans he needs?
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