Question

Luke has $9.00 to spend at the

concession stand. He buys a
hot dog for $1.50, and he
wants to purchase some Sour
Straws for $0.75 each. How
many Sour Straws can Luke
purchase with the money that
he has?

Answer 1

9.00-1.50=7.50/.75=10

Luke can buy 10 straws.

Answer 2

10

Explanation:

First deduct the price of the Hot dog

9.00 - 1.50 = 7.50

Then divide The remainder by the price of one single Sour Straw

7.50 / 0.75 = 10

He can buy 10 Sour Straws