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The gades foundation and hbm corporation are eager to donate generously to their favorite charities. the gades foundation donated $250 in the first month, and each month afterward their cumulative donation total increases by 100$ the hbm corporation donated $64, in the first month, and each month afterward their cumulative donation total increases by 75%. in which month will the hbm corporation's cumulative donation total first exceed the gades foundations' cumulative donation total?

At a lunchron, guests are offered a selection of five different grilled vegetables and four different meats. in how many waya could one choose three vegetables and two meats?

5x + 2 = 12 solve the following equation. then place the correct number in the box provided.