PSLE Dylan used
23 of his money to buy 6 markers. He used the rest of his money to buy 2 markers and 4 staplers.
- What fraction of his money did Dylan use to buy the 4 staplers?
- If 1 stapler was given for free for every 5 staplers bought, how many staplers would Dylan be able to buy if he were to use all his money to buy staplers?
(a)
Fraction of his money used to buy 2 markers and 4 staplers
= 1 -
23 =
13 6 markers →
23 of his money
1 pen →
23 ÷ 6 =
19 of his money
2 markers → 2 x
19 =
29 of his money
2 markers + 4 staplers →
13 of his money
4 staplers →
13 -
29 =
39 -
29 =
19 of his money
(b)
4 staplers →
191 stapler →
19 ÷ 4 =
136 of his money
If 1 stapler cost
136 of his money, Dylan could buy 36 staplers (Not including the free ones).
Number of free staplers that Dylan could get
= 36 ÷ 5
= 7 r 1
Total number of staplers that Dylan could get
= 36 + 7
= 43
Answer(s): (a)
19; (b) 43