Question

Sam buys one bag of flour for $2.50, three packages of shredded cheese for $3.00 each, and n. packages of mushrooms for $3.50 each. If Sam paid $18.50 in all, how many packages of mushrooms did Sam buy?

Answer 1

16.50

Explanation:

2.50 + 3(3) + 2(3.50) = 2.50 + 9 + 5 = 16.50

Answer 2

2

Explanation:

One thing on flour costs $2.50

Three things of shredded cheese costs $9.00

$9.00 + $2.50=11.50

$18.50-11.50=$7.00

$7.00/$3.50=(2)