Question

1. A hotel manager buys 30 pillow cases and 25 shower curtains for $375. The manager then buys another 28 pillow cases and 35 shower curtains for $455. How much is the cost of one pillow case and one shower curtain?

a. $6 and $12
b. $6.50 and $11
c. $5 and $9
d. $4 and $10
2. Sean has 32 coins which are nickels and quarters. How many nickels and quarters does he have if he has $4.60?
a. 13 nickels and 19 quarters
b. 18 nickels and 14 quarters
c. 17 nickels and 15 quarters
d. 16 nickels and 16 quarters

Answer 1

For #2: It's C. 17 nickels and 15 quarters.

Explanation:

17*5= 85

15*25= 375

375+85= 460

add in the decimal:

17* 5 cents= $.85

15* 25 cents= $3.75

$3.75+ $.85= $4.60