Bryan has some money to buy 5 stickers
but he buys only 2 stickers and has $24 left.
- How much does each sticker cost?
- How much money does he have?
(a)
Number of stickers that Bryan has not bought
= 5 - 2
= 3
Cost of 3 stickers = $24
Cost of 1 sticker = 24 ÷ 3 = $8
(b)
Amount that Bryan has
= Cost of 5 stickers
= 5 x 8
= $40
Answer(s): (a) $8; (b) $40