Question

kim orders catering from midtown diner for $35. she spends $5 on a large order of potato salad and the rest on turkey sandwich’s. each sandwich is $2.50. how many sandwiches did kim buy

Answer 1

kim bought 12 sandwiches

Explanation:

total order = $35

potato salad costs = $5

remaining she spent on turkey sandwiches

amount spent on turkey sandwiches = 35 - 5 = $30

let x be the total number of sandwiches she bought

1 sandwich costs = $2.50

x sandwiches cost = $30

x = 30/2.50 = 12 sandwiches

thus,

kim bought 12 sandwiches