Fanny had some money. If she buys 10 candy canes, she will have $7 left. If she buys 13 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.
10 C + 7 = 13 C + 1
13 C - 10 C = 7 - 1
3 C = 6
1 C = 6 ÷ 3 = 2
Cost of each candy cane = $2
(b)
Total amount that Fanny had
= 13 x 2 + 1
= 26 + 1
= $27
Answer(s): (a) $2; (b) $27