At a bakery, a box of muffins is sold at $14. For every $30 spent, a customer is given 3 free pens. Mrs Zane bought 7 boxes of muffins.
- How much did Mrs Zane pay?
- How many pens did she get?
(a)
Amount paid for 7 boxes of muffins
= 7 x 14
= $98
(b)
Number of sets
= 98 ÷ 30
= 3 r 8
Maximum number of sets = 3
Number of pens that Mrs Zane got
= 3 x 3
= 9
Answer(s): (a) $98; (b) 9