Harper wants to buy some pencils of the same price. If she buys 2 pencils, she will have $3.40 left. If she buys 6 pencils, she will short of $2.60.
- How much does each pencil cost?
- How much does Harper have?
(a)
Difference in the number of pencils
= 6 - 2
= 4
Amount that Harper needs to buy 4 pencils
= 3.40 + 2.60
= $6.00
Cost of each pencil
= 6.00 ÷ 4
= $1.50
(b)
Amount that Harper has
= 2 x 1.50 + 3.40
= $6.40
Answer(s): (a) $1.50; (b) $6.40