Question

Ivan and Jeff buy a package of 8 pens for $4.00. Ivan wants 5 of the pens, and Jeff wants 3. How much should each student pay? Show your work

Ivan should Pay And Jeff should pay .

Answer 1

Answer: ivan should pay $2.50 and jeff $1.50

Answer 2

Ivan should Pay $2.50 And Jeff should pay $1.50

Explanation:

So this is a ratio questions basically.

We're sharing the pens in the ration 5:3

$4.00 / 8 = $0.50

$0.50 x 5 = £2.50

$0.50 x 3 = $1.50