Liam sold 40/2 = <<40/2=20>>20 sets of oranges that cost $2.50 for each set.

So, Liam earned $2.50 x 20 = $<<2.5*20=50>>50.

Claire earned $1.20 x 30 = $<<1.20*30=36>>36.

Thus, they were able to save $50 + $36 = $<<50+36=86>>86 for their mother's birthday gift.

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Liam and Claire picked and sold oranges to save for their mother's birthday gift. Liam picked 40 oranges and sold them at $2.50 for 2 while Claire picked 30 oranges and sold them at $1.20 each. If all of their oranges were sold, how much are they going to save for their mother's birthday gift?
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Liam and Claire picked and sold oranges to save for their mother's birthday gift. Liam picked 40 oranges and sold them at $2.50 for 2 while Claire picked 30 oranges and sold them at $1.20 each. If all of their oranges were sold, how much are they going to save for their mother's birthday gift?
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