Question

A painter is purchasing some paints and a canvas to paint on. The paints cost $3.25

each. The canvas costs $10. The painter has $36. What is the greatest number of
paints the painter can purchase?

A. 11

B.14

C.8

D.9

Answer 1

• Option C. 8.

Explanation:

He bought 1 canvas.

Canvas = 10 dollars.

Now, he has 26 dollars.

Multiply all answers with the paint's cost.

• 11 * 3.25 = 35.25. Too big. Insufficient funds.
• 14 * 3.25 = 45.5. Insufficient funds.
• 8 * 3.25 = 26. Just enough to buy 8, since he has 26 dollars left.
• 9 * 3.25 = 29.25. Insufficient funds.

Your answer is C.

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