Question

Sam's dad gave him $30 for washing their car. He used the money to buy a basketball for $7.50 and three sports drinks for $2.75 each, Sam also bought a bag

of candy
if Sam went home with 1/3 of the money his dad gave him how much did the bag of candy cost?

Answer 1

4.25 $

Explanation:

2.75 × 3 = 8.25

8.25 + 7.50 = 15. 75

30 - 17.75 = 14.25

14.25 - 10 = 4.25

The bag of candy costs $4.25