Julian wants to buy some pencils of the same price. If she buys 2 pencils, she will have $4.10 left. If she buys 5 pencils, she will short of $2.80.
- How much does each pencil cost?
- How much does Julian have?
(a)
Difference in the number of pencils
= 5 - 2
= 3
Amount that Julian needs to buy 3 pencils
= 4.10 + 2.80
= $6.90
Cost of each pencil
= 6.90 ÷ 3
= $2.30
(b)
Amount that Julian has
= 2 x 2.30 + 4.10
= $8.70
Answer(s): (a) $2.30; (b) $8.70