Xylia had some money. If she buys 6 candy canes, she will have $9 left. If she buys 8 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.
6 C + 9 = 8 C + 1
8 C - 6 C = 9 - 1
2 C = 8
1 C = 8 ÷ 2 = 4
Cost of each candy cane = $4
(b)
Total amount that Xylia had
= 8 x 4 + 1
= 32 + 1
= $33
Answer(s): (a) $4; (b) $33