Roshel wants to buy some pencils of the same price. If she buys 2 pencils, she will have $5.90 left. If she buys 4 pencils, she will short of $2.10.
- How much does each pencil cost?
- How much does Roshel have?
(a)
Difference in the number of pencils
= 4 - 2
= 2
Amount that Roshel needs to buy 2 pencils
= 5.90 + 2.10
= $8.00
Cost of each pencil
= 8.00 ÷ 2
= $4.00
(b)
Amount that Roshel has
= 2 x 4.00 + 5.90
= $13.90
Answer(s): (a) $4.00; (b) $13.90