Adam has some money to buy 5 stickers
but he buys only 3 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 - 3
= 2
Cost of 2 stickers = $18
Cost of 1 sticker = 18 ÷ 2 = $9
(b)
Amount that Adam has
= Cost of 5 stickers
= 5 x 9
= $45
Answer(s): (a) $9; (b) $45