Question

Cayden goes to the book fair where paperback books are $1.50 and hardcover books are $3. Travis buys five paperback and two hardcover books. How much change will Cayden receive from a $20 bill? Write an expression or equation and show your work and answer.

Answer 1

Paperback books are $1.50 and hardcover books are $3.

The cost of five paperback and two hardcover books =

= 5 * 1.5 + 2 * 3 = 7.5 + 6 = $13.5

The change = 20 - 13.5 = $6.5