Howard paid $17 for some pizzas. 15 of the pizzas cost 60¢ each. The remaining pizzas cost $1 each.
- How much did Howard pay for the pizzas which cost 60¢ each?
- What was the total cost of the remaining pizzas?
- How many pizzas did she buy in all?
(a)
100¢ = $1
60¢ = $0.60
Cost of 15 pizzas
= 15 x 0.60
= $9
(b)
Total cost of the remaining pizzas
= 17 - 9
= $8
(c)
Number of $1 pizzas bought
= 8 ÷ 1
= 8
Total number of pizzas
= 8 + 15
= 23
Answer(s): (a) $9; (b) $8; (c) 23