Adam has some money to buy 9 stickers
but he buys only 6 stickers and has $6 left.
- How much does each sticker cost?
- How much money does he have?
(a)
Number of stickers that Adam has not bought
= 9 - 6
= 3
Cost of 3 stickers = $6
Cost of 1 sticker = 6 ÷ 3 = $2
(b)
Amount that Adam has
= Cost of 9 stickers
= 9 x 2
= $18
Answer(s): (a) $2; (b) $18