Evelyn wants to buy some markers of the same price. If she buys 2 markers, she will have $5.50 left. If she buys 8 markers, she will short of $2.60.
- How much does each marker cost?
- How much does Evelyn have?
(a)
Difference in the number of markers
= 8 - 2
= 6
Amount that Evelyn needs to buy 6 markers
= 5.50 + 2.60
= $8.10
Cost of each marker
= 8.10 ÷ 6
= $1.35
(b)
Amount that Evelyn has
= 2 x 1.35 + 5.50
= $8.20
Answer(s): (a) $1.35; (b) $8.20