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Number Theory Level 3

In a small, remote country, there are only two types of bills--the $X bill and the $Y bill.

With combinations of these bills, almost all positive integer prices can be paid exactly. Only fifteen positive integer prices can't be paid exactly, one of which is $18.

What is $X+Y?$

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