Adam has some money to buy 6 stickers
but he buys only 2 stickers and has $12 left.
- How much does each sticker cost?
- How much money does he have?
(a)
Number of stickers that Adam has not bought
= 6 - 2
= 4
Cost of 4 stickers = $12
Cost of 1 sticker = 12 ÷ 4 = $3
(b)
Amount that Adam has
= Cost of 6 stickers
= 6 x 3
= $18
Answer(s): (a) $3; (b) $18