Violet wants to buy some staplers of the same price. If she buys 3 staplers, she will have $4.60 left. If she buys 5 staplers, she will short of $2.50.
- How much does each stapler cost?
- How much does Violet have?
(a)
Difference in the number of staplers
= 5 - 3
= 2
Amount that Violet needs to buy 2 staplers
= 4.60 + 2.50
= $7.10
Cost of each stapler
= 7.10 ÷ 2
= $3.55
(b)
Amount that Violet has
= 3 x 3.55 + 4.60
= $15.25
Answer(s): (a) $3.55; (b) $15.25