Aaron wants to buy some staplers of the same price. If she buys 2 staplers, she will have $6.40 left. If she buys 5 staplers, she will short of $2.60.
- How much does each stapler cost?
- How much does Aaron have?
(a)
Difference in the number of staplers
= 5 - 2
= 3
Amount that Aaron needs to buy 3 staplers
= 6.40 + 2.60
= $9.00
Cost of each stapler
= 9.00 ÷ 3
= $3.00
(b)
Amount that Aaron has
= 2 x 3.00 + 6.40
= $12.40
Answer(s): (a) $3.00; (b) $12.40