Adam has some money to buy 8 stickers
but he buys only 7 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
= 8 - 7
= 1
Cost of 1 stickers = $5
Cost of 1 sticker = 5 ÷ 1 = $5
(b)
Amount that Adam has
= Cost of 8 stickers
= 8 x 5
= $40
Answer(s): (a) $5; (b) $40