The notebook cost thrice as much as the stapler. Simon bought 1 notebook and 4 staplers for $14.
- How much did one stapler cost?
- How much did one notebook cost?
(a)
Cost of the stapler = 1 u
Cost of 4 staplers = 4 x 1 u = 4 u
Cost of the notebook = 3 x 1 u = 3 u
Total cost = 4 u + 3 u = 7 u
7 u = 14
1 u = 14 ÷ 7 = 2
Cost of 1 stapler
= 1 u
= $2
(b)
Cost of 1 notebook
= 3 u
= 3 x 2
= $6
Answer(s): (a) $2; (b)$6