Adam has some money to buy 7 stickers
but he buys only 2 stickers and has $5 left.
- How much does each sticker cost?
- How much money does he have?
(a)
Number of stickers that Adam has not bought
= 7 - 2
= 5
Cost of 5 stickers = $5
Cost of 1 sticker = 5 ÷ 5 = $1
(b)
Amount that Adam has
= Cost of 7 stickers
= 7 x 1
= $7
Answer(s): (a) $1; (b) $7