Shannon had some money. If she buys 13 candy canes, she will have $5 left. If she buys 15 candy canes, she will have $1 left.
- How much does each candy cane cost?
- How much money does she have?
(a)
Let 1 C be the price of 1 candy cane.
13 C + 5 = 15 C + 1
15 C - 13 C = 5 - 1
2 C = 4
1 C = 4 ÷ 2 = 2
Cost of each candy cane = $2
(b)
Total amount that Shannon had
= 15 x 2 + 1
= 30 + 1
= $31
Answer(s): (a) $2; (b) $31