A mega store was having a sale for its mini cupcakes. 5 mini cupcakes were sold at $10.
- Xylia bought 50 mini cupcakes. How much did she pay for them?
- Xylia was given another $60 to buy mini cupcakes for her birthday party. How many more mini cupcakes could she get?
Items |
Quantity |
Cost |
Mini cupcakes |
5 |
$10 |
(a)
Number of sets
= 50 ÷ 5
= 10
Amount that Xylia paid
= 10 x 10
= $100
(b)
Number of sets that Xylia could buy
= 60 ÷ 10
= 6
Number of more mini cupcakes that Xylia could get
= 6 x 5
= 30
Answer(s): (a) $100; (b) 30