Adam has some money to buy some stickers.
If he buys 8 stickers, he will have $14 left.
If he buys 14 stickers, he will have $2 left.
- How much does each sticker cost?
- How much money does he have?
(a)
Difference in the number of stickers in both scenarios
= 14 - 8
= 6
Difference in the amount to pay in both scenarios
= 14 - 2
= 12
Adam needs $12 to buy 6 extra stickers.
Cost of 6 stickers = $12
Cost of 1 sticker = 12 ÷ 6 = $2
(b)
Amount that he has
= Cost of 8 stickers + 14
= 8 x 2 + 14
= 16 + 14
= $30
Answer(s): (a) $2; (b) $30