Adam has some money to buy 9 stickers
but he buys only 2 stickers and has $35 left.
- How much does each sticker cost?
- How much money does he have?
(a)
Number of stickers that Adam has not bought
= 9 - 2
= 7
Cost of 7 stickers = $35
Cost of 1 sticker = 35 ÷ 7 = $5
(b)
Amount that Adam has
= Cost of 9 stickers
= 9 x 5
= $45
Answer(s): (a) $5; (b) $45