Question

You have to give more than 5 gifts to friends this Christmas. You decide to give everyone scented candles. The candles in plain jars cost $3.79 each, and the ones in decorated jars cost $8.99 each. If you have at most $50 to spend, what is a possible solution to the problem? Let the number of candles in plain jars and the number of candles in decorated jars - y

2 candles in plain jars and 2 candles in decorated jars
6 candles in plain jars and 4 candles in decorated jars
8 candles in plain jars and 2 candles in decorated jars
14 candles in plain jars and 2 candles in decorated jars=y

Answer 1

Answer: 8 candles in plain jars and 2 candles in decorated jars

Explanation:

Has to buy MORE than 5 and spend LESS than $50.00

8(3.79) = 30.32

2(8.99) = 17.98

30.32 + 17.98 =48.30

therefore she can buy 10 candles at $48.30

8 candles in plain jars and 2 candles in decorated jars

Answer 2

8 candles in plain jars and 2 candles in decorated jars

Explanation: