A wholesaler was having a sale for its mini cupcakes. 6 mini cupcakes were sold at $9.
- Natalie bought 54 mini cupcakes. How much did she pay for them?
- Natalie was given another $54 to buy mini cupcakes for her birthday party. How many more mini cupcakes could she get?
| Items |
Quantity |
Cost |
| Mini cupcakes |
6 |
$9 |
(a)
Number of sets
= 54 ÷ 6
= 9
Amount that Natalie paid
= 9 x 9
= $81
(b)
Number of sets that Natalie could buy
= 54 ÷ 9
= 6
Number of more mini cupcakes that Natalie could get
= 6 x 6
= 36
Answer(s): (a) $81; (b) 36
