A wholesale centre was having a sale for its candy canes. 4 candy canes were sold at $10.
- Olivia bought 60 candy canes. How much did she pay for them?
- Olivia was given another $50 to buy candy canes for her birthday function. How many more candy canes could she get?
| Items |
Quantity |
Cost |
| Candy canes |
4 |
$10 |
(a)
Number of sets
= 60 ÷ 4
= 15
Amount that Olivia paid
= 15 x 10
= $150
(b)
Number of sets that Olivia could buy
= 50 ÷ 10
= 5
Number of more candy canes that Olivia could get
= 5 x 4
= 20
Answer(s): (a) $150; (b) 20
