Charlie has some money to buy 8 stickers
but he buys only 5 stickers and has $15 left.
- How much does each sticker cost?
- How much money does he have?
(a)
Number of stickers that Charlie has not bought
= 8 - 5
= 3
Cost of 3 stickers = $15
Cost of 1 sticker = 15 ÷ 3 = $5
(b)
Amount that Charlie has
= Cost of 8 stickers
= 8 x 5
= $40
Answer(s): (a) $5; (b) $40