There were 10 + 15 = <<10+15=25>>25 girls in the party.

So, there were a total of 15 + 25 = <<15+25=40>>40 attendees.

40 x 2 = <<40*2=80>>80 cans of soft drinks are needed.

So, Mary bought 80/8 = <<80/8=10>>10 boxes of soft drinks.

Therefore, Mary spent 10 x $5 = $<<10*5=50>>50 on soft drinks.

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There were 15 males and 10 more girls at the party. Each attendee received 2 cans of soft drinks. If Mary bought several boxes of soft drinks where a box contains 8 cans and is priced at $5 for each box, how much did Mary spend on soft drinks?
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There were 15 males and 10 more girls at the party. Each attendee received 2 cans of soft drinks. If Mary bought several boxes of soft drinks where a box contains 8 cans and is priced at $5 for each box, how much did Mary spend on soft drinks?
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