Stickers are sold in bags of 2.
Each bag costs $8.
Adam needs 17 stickers.
- What is the minimum number of bags that Adam can buy?
- How much will Adam spend?
(a)
Number of sets of 2 stickers
= 17 ÷ 2
= 8 r 1
Minimum number of bags that Adam can buy
= 8 + 1
= 9
(b)
Amount that Adam will spend
= 9 x 8
= $72
Answer(s): (a) 9; (b) $72