Adam has some money to buy some stickers.
If he buys 6 stickers, he will have $27 left.
If he buys 11 stickers, he will have $12 left.
- How much does each sticker cost?
- How much money does he have?
(a)
Difference in the number of stickers in both scenarios
= 11 - 6
= 5
Difference in the amount to pay in both scenarios
= 27 - 12
= 15
Adam needs $15 to buy 5 extra stickers.
Cost of 5 stickers = $15
Cost of 1 sticker = 15 ÷ 5 = $3
(b)
Amount that he has
= Cost of 6 stickers + 27
= 6 x 3 + 27
= 18 + 27
= $45
Answer(s): (a) $3; (b) $45