You have 18.75 to spend at the state fair the price of admission is 5.50 if each ride cost 1.50 how many ride can you enjoy

8 rides.

Step-by-step explanation:

If you have $18.75 and you spend $5.50 for entry, then you have $13.25 to spend on rides. If you go on 9 rides, it'll cost 13.50 and you'll be short $0.25, but if you ride 8 rides, then you will have $1.25 left over.

So in conclusion, you can enjoy 8 rides.