A wholesaler was having a sale for its mini cupcakes. 5 mini cupcakes were sold at $6.
- Natalie bought 55 mini cupcakes. How much did she pay for them?
- Natalie was given another $66 to buy mini cupcakes for her birthday gathering. How many more mini cupcakes could she get?
Items |
Quantity |
Cost |
Mini cupcakes |
5 |
$6 |
(a)
Number of sets
= 55 ÷ 5
= 11
Amount that Natalie paid
= 11 x 6
= $66
(b)
Number of sets that Natalie could buy
= 66 ÷ 6
= 11
Number of more mini cupcakes that Natalie could get
= 11 x 5
= 55
Answer(s): (a) $66; (b) 55