Question

Marcus spent $16 on batteries if they cost $2 per pack how many packs did he buy what's the variable and equation to solve the problem

Answer 1

8 packs

Step-by-step explanation:

Amount spent = $16

Cost per pack = $2

Let the number of packs = p

Amount spent = Cost per pack × number of packs

$16 = $2 × p

16 = 2p (this is the equation)

Divide both sides by 2:

16/2 = 2p/2

p = 8

Hence, the number of packs is 8