Question

Justin buys ice cream and apples at the store.

He pays a total of $25.24.
He pays a total of $5.14 for the ice cream.
He buys 5 bags of apples that each cost the same amount.

Write and solve an equation which can be used to determine xx, how much each bag of apples costs.

Answer 1

$4.02

Explanation:

Subtract $5.14 from $25.24.

$25.24-$5.14=20.10

Divide 5 and $20.10

20.10/5= 4.02

so each bag of apples costs $4.02