Ella wants to buy some notebooks of the same price. If she buys 2 notebooks, she will have $7.60 left. If she buys 5 notebooks, she will short of $2.90.
- How much does each notebook cost?
- How much does Ella have?
(a)
Difference in the number of notebooks
= 5 - 2
= 3
Amount that Ella needs to buy 3 notebooks
= 7.60 + 2.90
= $10.50
Cost of each notebook
= 10.50 ÷ 3
= $3.50
(b)
Amount that Ella has
= 2 x 3.50 + 7.60
= $14.60
Answer(s): (a) $3.50; (b) $14.60