Claire wants to buy some markers of the same price. If she buys 4 markers, she will have $10.60 left. If she buys 8 markers, she will have no money left.
- How much does each marker cost?
- How much does Claire have?
(a)
Cost of 4 markers = $10.60
Cost of each marker
= 10.60 ÷ 4
= $2.65
(b)
Since Claire will have no money left if she buys 8 markers, the amount that she has is the cost of 8 markers.
Amount that Claire has
= 8 x 2.65
= $21.20
Answer(s): (a) $2.65; (b) $21.20