Natalie wants to buy some pencils of the same price. If she buys 4 pencils, she will have $3.20 left. If she buys 6 pencils, she will short of $2.90.
- How much does each pencil cost?
- How much does Natalie have?
(a)
Difference in the number of pencils
= 6 - 4
= 2
Amount that Natalie needs to buy 2 pencils
= 3.20 + 2.90
= $6.10
Cost of each pencil
= 6.10 ÷ 2
= $3.05
(b)
Amount that Natalie has
= 4 x 3.05 + 3.20
= $15.40
Answer(s): (a) $3.05; (b) $15.40