A wholesaler was having a sale for its mochi balls. 9 mochi balls were sold at $9.
- Elyse bought 45 mochi balls. How much did she pay for them?
- Elyse was given another $54 to buy mochi balls for her birthday conference. How many more mochi balls could she get?
| Items |
Quantity |
Cost |
| Mochi balls |
9 |
$9 |
(a)
Number of sets
= 45 ÷ 9
= 5
Amount that Elyse paid
= 5 x 9
= $45
(b)
Number of sets that Elyse could buy
= 54 ÷ 9
= 6
Number of more mochi balls that Elyse could get
= 6 x 9
= 54
Answer(s): (a) $45; (b) 54
