Question

Ms. Thornton is buying treats for her top 10 algebra students in each of her two classes (20 treats total). She’s only willing to spend $30 and finds individualized candy packs for $1.75 each. What is the maximum number of packs that she will be able to buy? Will that be enough for all of her students?

Answer 1

Mrs Thornton can buy almost 17 candy packs if she has $30 to spend and one pack cost $1.75.

No, it will not be enough because total students are 20 and total candy packs that can be bought are 17.

Explanation:

Total treats to buy = 20

Total cost to spend = $30

Price of one candy pack = 1.75

We need to find:

a) What is the maximum number of packs that she will be able to buy?

Price of 1 candy pack = $1.75

If she spends $30, divide 30 by 1.75 to get the number of candy packs she can buy

Number of candy packs =
`(30)/(1.75) = 17.14 \approx 17`

So, Mrs Thornton can buy almost 17 candy packs if she has $30 to spend and one pack cost $1.75

b) Will that be enough for all of her students?

No, it will not be enough because total students are 20 and total candy packs that can be bought are 17.