Assume that Dusty has $30 in income, the price of a loaf of bread is $1.50, and the price of a jar of peanut butter is $3. Suppose that at the original income of $30, the price of a loaf of bread increased to $3 and the price of a jar of peanut butter decreased to $2. Dusty can buy a maximum of ________ loaves of bread or a maximum of ________ jars of peanut butter.
A. 20; 15
B. 15; 20
C. 15; 10
D. 10; 15
Answer: D
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