Question

azul bought 10 reams of paper at the store for a total of$84 the tax on the purchase was $4 what was the cost of each ream of paper?

Answer 1

$8 because $84 minus $4 is $80 and $80 divided by 10 is $8

Answer 2

Answer: Cost of each ream of paper= $8

Explanation:

According to the given question:

Total reams of paper Azul bought=10

Total spending of Azul to buy 10 reams of paper=$84

Tax on purchase paid by him= $4

Thus cost of 10 reams of paper=$84-$4=$80

Now, Cost of each ream of paper=
`($80)/(10)=$8`

Therefore, Cost of each ream of paper=$8.