The poster shows a sunflower sale at a supermarket. Ben needs to get at least 17 sunflowers for a party. What is the smallest amount of money he will have to pay?
Number of sunflowers in a set
= 2 + 1
= 3
Number of sets in 17 sunflowers
= 17 ÷ 3
= 5 r 2
Number of sets needed
= 5 + 1
= 6
Smalllest amount that he will have to pay
= 6 x 5.60
= $33.60
Answer(s): $33.60