Adam has some money to buy 5 stickers
but he buys only 2 stickers and has $3 left.
- How much does each sticker cost?
- How much money does he have?
(a)
Number of stickers that Adam has not bought
= 5 - 2
= 3
Cost of 3 stickers = $3
Cost of 1 sticker = 3 ÷ 3 = $1
(b)
Amount that Adam has
= Cost of 5 stickers
= 5 x 1
= $5
Answer(s): (a) $1; (b) $5