Perry paid $19 for some cakes. 18 of the cakes cost 50¢ each. The remaining cakes cost $2 each.
- How much did Perry pay for the cakes which cost 50¢ each?
- What was the total cost of the remaining cakes?
- How many cakes did she buy in all?
(a)
100¢ = $1
50¢ = $0.50
Cost of 18 cakes
= 18 x 0.50
= $9
(b)
Total cost of the remaining cakes
= 19 - 9
= $10
(c)
Number of $2 cakes bought
= 10 ÷ 2
= 5
Total number of cakes
= 5 + 18
= 23
Answer(s): (a) $9; (b) $10; (c) 23