Adam has some money to buy 5 stickers
but he buys only 2 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
= 5 - 2
= 3
Cost of 3 stickers = $18
Cost of 1 sticker = 18 ÷ 3 = $6
(b)
Amount that Adam has
= Cost of 5 stickers
= 5 x 6
= $30
Answer(s): (a) $6; (b) $30