Question

Paris went to the store with $20. She bought a Gatorade for $2.50, and three packs of gum. If she leaves with

$12.43, how much was each pack of gum? Be sure to define a variable, and write an equation.

Answer 1

Each pack of gum was 1.69

Explanation:

20 - 2.50 = 17.50

17.50 - 12.43 = 5.07

5.07/3 = 1.69