Question

Joseph bought a box of pens for $15.98. The price included a $1.25 donation to the local

food drive. Tina bought 3 boxes of the same type of pens, but did NOT donate to the
drive. How much did she pay for the pens?
(Lesson 1)

Answer 1

$44.19

Explanation:

1 box if pen including donation= $15.98

1 box of pen without donation= $15.98-$1.25

=$14.73

3 box of pen without donation= $14.73×3

=$44.19

Answer 2

$44.19

Explanation:

15.98-1.25=14.73

14.73*3-44.19