Adam has some money to buy 8 stickers
but he buys only 5 stickers and has $18 left.
- How much does each sticker cost?
- How much money does he have?
(a)
Number of stickers that Adam has not bought
= 8 - 5
= 3
Cost of 3 stickers = $18
Cost of 1 sticker = 18 ÷ 3 = $6
(b)
Amount that Adam has
= Cost of 8 stickers
= 8 x 6
= $48
Answer(s): (a) $6; (b) $48