A wholesale centre was having a sale for its mini cupcakes. 2 mini cupcakes were sold at $9.
- Natalie bought 60 mini cupcakes. How much did she pay for them?
- Natalie was given another $54 to buy mini cupcakes for her birthday gathering. How many more mini cupcakes could she get?
| Items |
Quantity |
Cost |
| Mini cupcakes |
2 |
$9 |
(a)
Number of sets
= 60 ÷ 2
= 30
Amount that Natalie paid
= 30 x 9
= $270
(b)
Number of sets that Natalie could buy
= 54 ÷ 9
= 6
Number of more mini cupcakes that Natalie could get
= 6 x 2
= 12
Answer(s): (a) $270; (b) 12
