Question
One marker costs $b while one textbook costs 85¢ less than the marker.
  1. What is the cost of 3 markers and 1 textbook? Express your answer in terms of b in its simplest form. 
  2. Charlie wants to buy 3 markers and 1 textbook but is short of 25 cents. If the textbook costs $1.20, how much money does Charlie have in dollars?
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One marker costs $b while one textbook costs 85¢ less than the marker.
  1. What is the cost of 3 markers and 1 textbook? Express your answer in terms of b in its simplest form. 
  2. Charlie wants to buy 3 markers and 1 textbook but is short of 25 cents. If the textbook costs $1.20, how much money does Charlie have in dollars?