Question

At Norman's Newsstand, 5 magazines cost $20.00. How many magazines could you buy with $44.00?

Answer 1

10 magazines

Explanation:

5 magazines cost $20.00

You have $44.00

If 5 magazines cost $20.00

Then 10 magazines would cost $40.00

Since the maximum amount of money you can spend is $44.00, you can only buy 10 magazines for $40.00 and be left with $4.00.

Answer 2

Answer: 11 magazines

Explanation:

1) 20/5 = $4 per magazine

2) 44/4 = 11 magazines