Neave paid $14 for some strudels. 16 of the strudels cost 50¢ each. The remaining strudels cost $3 each.
- How much did Neave pay for the strudels which cost 50¢ each?
- What was the total cost of the remaining strudels?
- How many strudels did she buy in all?
(a)
100¢ = $1
50¢ = $0.50
Cost of 16 strudels
= 16 x 0.50
= $8
(b)
Total cost of the remaining strudels
= 14 - 8
= $6
(c)
Number of $3 strudels bought
= 6 ÷ 3
= 2
Total number of strudels
= 2 + 16
= 18
Answer(s): (a) $8; (b) $6; (c) 18