Michael wants to buy some markers of the same price. If she buys 2 markers, she will have $5.90 left. If she buys 6 markers, she will short of $2.10.
- How much does each marker cost?
- How much does Michael have?
(a)
Difference in the number of markers
= 6 - 2
= 4
Amount that Michael needs to buy 4 markers
= 5.90 + 2.10
= $8.00
Cost of each marker
= 8.00 ÷ 4
= $2.00
(b)
Amount that Michael has
= 2 x 2.00 + 5.90
= $9.90
Answer(s): (a) $2.00; (b) $9.90