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-A train ride is $2.85 per ride. A commuter can purchase an unlimited-ride card for $45 per month. How many rides are required for a commuter to save money by buying the card?
A) 16 rides
B) 22 rides
C) 20 rides
D) 18 rides

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The commuter saves money if the cost of the card is less than the cost of individual rides. The cost of individual rides is $2.85 per ride. The cost of the card is $45 per month. So, the commuter saves money if the number of rides per month is greater than 45/2.85 = 15.79. The closest answer choice is 16 rides.

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