Question

Cookies cost $3.50 per package. How many packages of cookies can Gail buy if she has \$42 .00? Write an equation and solve.

Answer 1

• Solve: 12 packages

• Equation: n = $42.00¢

Explanation:

Given

1 package = $3.50¢

∴, ? package = 42.00¢

Equation

Identify the variable. Let n be the variables, then, the equation is: n=$42.00¢

Solve

Since 1 is 3.50

To find 42.00

Divide 42.00 by 3.50

42.00 ÷ 3.50 = 12

Therefore, Gail can buy 12 packages with $42.00¢