Question

A teacher wants to buy supplies to make kits for students that each contains a pencil, a pen, an eraser, and a notebook. Write and solve an equation to find the greatest number of kits the teacher can make by spending $35. Explain your reasoning.

Answer 1

Answer: 7 kits

Explanation:

( this is assuming you meant to add poster board)

y= total amount she can spend

35= .10x + .25x+ 1.5x +3x+ .10x

add all like terms

.1 + .25 + 1.5 + 3 + .1= 4.95

35= 4.95x

divide 4.95 by both sides.

35 / 4.95= 7.07

Round to the nearest integer.

7