At a stall, a box of muffins is sold at $17. For every $20 spent, a customer is given 3 free pens. Mrs Dylan bought 8 boxes of muffins.
- How much did Mrs Dylan pay?
- How many pens did she get?
(a)
Amount paid for 8 boxes of muffins
= 8 x 17
= $136
(b)
Number of sets
= 136 ÷ 20
= 6 r 16
Maximum number of sets = 6
Number of pens that Mrs Dylan got
= 6 x 3
= 18
Answer(s): (a) $136; (b) 18