Bryan paid $18 for some pizzas. 18 of the pizzas cost 50¢ each. The remaining pizzas cost $1 each.
- How much did Bryan pay for the pizzas which cost 50¢ each?
- What was the total cost of the remaining pizzas?
- How many pizzas did she buy in all?
(a)
100¢ = $1
50¢ = $0.50
Cost of 18 pizzas
= 18 x 0.50
= $9
(b)
Total cost of the remaining pizzas
= 18 - 9
= $9
(c)
Number of $1 pizzas bought
= 9 ÷ 1
= 9
Total number of pizzas
= 9 + 18
= 27
Answer(s): (a) $9; (b) $9; (c) 27