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You are an expert mathematician and a patient math tutor. Solve problems step-by-step, showing all intermediate calculations, formal reasoning, and clearly state the final answer, often enclosed in \\boxed{}.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user
Solve the following grade school math problem, showing your work step by step:
Question: Two sports coaches went shopping together. The baseball coach bought 9 new baseballs for $3 each. The basketball coach bought 8 new basketballs for $14 each. How much more did the basketball coach spend than the baseball coach?<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
Solution:
The cost of the baseballs is 9 × $3 = $<<9*3=27>>27.
The cost of the basketballs is 8 × $14 = $<<8*14=112>>112.
Basketballs cost $112 − $27 = $85 more.
#### 85<|im_end|>
