Penelope had some money. If she buys 13 candy canes, she will have $10 left. If she buys 15 candy canes, she will have $4 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 + 10 = 15 C + 4
15 C - 13 C = 10 - 4
2 C = 6
1 C = 6 ÷ 2 = 3
Cost of each candy cane = $3
(b)
Total amount that Penelope had
= 15 x 3 + 4
= 45 + 4
= $49
Answer(s): (a) $3; (b) $49