Adam has $143.
Adam wants to buy stickers for his friends.
Each packet of stickers has 5 stickers.
One packet of stickers costs $8.
- What is the most number of friends that he can give to so that each friend gets 8 stickers?
- How much does Adam have to spend?
(a)
Number of packets that Adam can buy
= 143 ÷ 8
= 17 r 7
Number of stickers that Adam can buy
= 17 x 5
= 85
Number of sets of 8 stickers
= 85 ÷ 8
= 10 r 5
Most number of friends that he can give to = 10
(b)
Amount that Adam has to spend
= 17 x 8
= $136
Answer(s): (a) 10; (b) $136