Adam has some money to buy 7 stickers
but he buys only 3 stickers and has $24 left.
- How much does each sticker cost?
- How much money does he have?
(a)
Number of stickers that Adam has not bought
= 7 - 3
= 4
Cost of 4 stickers = $24
Cost of 1 sticker = 24 ÷ 4 = $6
(b)
Amount that Adam has
= Cost of 7 stickers
= 7 x 6
= $42
Answer(s): (a) $6; (b) $42