Adam has $78.
Adam wants to buy stickers for his friends.
Each bag of stickers has 5 stickers.
One bag of stickers costs $9.
- What is the most number of friends that he can give to so that each friend gets 7 stickers?
- How much does Adam have to spend?
(a)
Number of bags that Adam can buy
= 78 ÷ 9
= 8 r 6
Number of stickers that Adam can buy
= 8 x 5
= 40
Number of sets of 7 stickers
= 40 ÷ 7
= 5 r 5
Most number of friends that he can give to = 5
(b)
Amount that Adam has to spend
= 8 x 9
= $72
Answer(s): (a) 5; (b) $72