Neave paid $16 for some pizzas. 16 of the pizzas cost 50¢ each. The remaining pizzas cost $2 each.
- How much did Neave 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 16 pizzas
= 16 x 0.50
= $8
(b)
Total cost of the remaining pizzas
= 16 - 8
= $8
(c)
Number of $2 pizzas bought
= 8 ÷ 2
= 4
Total number of pizzas
= 4 + 16
= 20
Answer(s): (a) $8; (b) $8; (c) 20