Eva had some money. If she buys 12 caramel apples, she will have $9 left. If she buys 14 caramel apples, she will have $1 left.
- How much does each caramel apple cost?
- How much money does she have?
(a)
Let 1 C be the price of 1 caramel apple.
12 C + 9 = 14 C + 1
14 C - 12 C = 9 - 1
2 C = 8
1 C = 8 ÷ 2 = 4
Cost of each caramel apple = $4
(b)
Total amount that Eva had
= 14 x 4 + 1
= 56 + 1
= $57
Answer(s): (a) $4; (b) $57