Question

Amy and Katie have between $125 and $200 dollars to spend on jewelry for Christmas presents for their friends. If they buy 8 bracelets at $3.50 each and 6 necklaces at $12 each, how many pairs of earrings can they buy if they cost $6.00 each?

Answer 1

They can purchase up to 37 necklaces
Step-by-step explanation:
budget_ 125 + 200 = 325 dollars
bracelets 8 units x $ 3.5 each = $ 28
necklaces 6 units x $ 12 each = $ 72
total spending $ 100
remanining $225
cost per earring $ 6
maximum amount of earring they can purchase: 225 / 6 = 37 units