Question

Melissa gave the cashier $60 to pay for 4 backpacks. The cashier gave her $4.12 in change. Each backpack cost the same amount. What is the cost in

dollars and cents for each backpack?

Answer 1

each backpack cost $13.97

Answer 2

answer: $13.97


first we do $60.00-$4.12= 55.88
so now we know how much she spent total

then we take 55.88 and divide it by 4 backpacks which is $13.97

therefore each backpack cost $13.97