A pencil cost $1.50. A marker cost $14.50 more than the pencil. Raeann spent $228 on such pencils and markers. She bought twice as many pencils as markers.
- How many markers did Raeann buy?
- How much money did Raeann spend on the pencils?
|
Pencils |
Markers |
Total |
Number |
2 u |
1 u |
|
Value |
1.50 |
16 |
|
Total value |
3 u |
16 u |
228 |
(a)
Cost of a marker
= 14.50 + 1.50
= $16
Total cost of pencils and markers
= 3 u + 16 u
= 19 u
19 u = 228
1 u = 228 ÷ 19 = 12
Number of markers that Raeann bought
= 1 u
= 12
(b)
Amount that Raeann spent on pencils
= 3 u
= 3 x 12
= $36
Answer(s): (a) 12; (b) $36