Algebra-1

To solve this problem, we need to determine the number of bags of cement needed for 20 walls and the total cost based on the rate of $7 per bag, and then calculate the remaining budget.

Find the number of bags of cement needed for 20 walls:

Given: The team uses 50 bags to build 8 walls.

To find out how many bags () needed for 20 walls, we can set up the proportion:

Then solve for :

Calculate the total cost:

The cost per bag is $7. To find the total cost, multiply the number of bags by the cost per bag:

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