1. what is the maximum number of cubes measuring 5 cm on an edged that can be abstained by cutting a solid cube that measures 1 m on an edge

2. a wholesaler purchased a pair of jeans from the manufacture for $40. the wholesaler then tried to sell the jeans for 140% of the purchase price. when customers wouldn't pay that price, the jeans were placed on sale at a 20% discount off the selling price. at the end of the season, a final reduction of 50% off the lowered selling price was given. how many dollars was the final price of the jeans?

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