Question

Jessica bought a soft drink for three dollars and five candy bars. She spent

a total of twenty - eight dollars. How much did each candy bar cost ?​

Answer 1

each candy bar costs $5

Explanation:

• It states that she bought only 1 soft drink and 5 candy bars
• the problem also states that the soft drink costs 3 dollars

taking away the cost of the soft drink, the we know that 5 candy bars cost 25 dollars. You have to divide 5 with 25, which equals $5

Answer 2

$5

Explanation:

Total money spent =$ 28

Money spent on 5 candy bars = 28 - 3 = $ 25

Money spent on 1 candy bar = 25/5 = $5