Question

Ruth wants to buy a skateboard for $56. She has $90 in her account. She spent $11.65 to buy stationary. She also wants to buy some comic books for $3.72 each. What is the maximum number of comic books, n, that Ruth can buy so that she has enough money left to buy the skateboard?

n ≤ 16

n ≥ 6

n ≥ 16

n ≤ 6

Answer 1

n≤6

Explanation:

90=3.72x+11.65+56

90=3.72x+67.65

22.35=3.72x

6.008=x