Question

Michael has $12.50 to buy school supplies. He spends $3.49 at one store for a package of glue sticks, but he still needs to buy 4 pens and a notebook. At the next store, he finds pens for $1.49 each.

Part A

What is the most he can spend of a notebook if he buys the 3 pens?



Part B

On a number line, the solution to Part A would have a circle at __________ that is __________ and the number line would be shaded __________.

Answer 1

Answer: Part A- $ 4.54

Explanation:

Answer 2

Part A: If he's buying 3 pens he'll have $4.54 left, if he's buying 4, he'll have $3.05 left. I don't really understand what you mean with Part B but I hope this answer and explanation for Part A helps you :D

Explanation:

3 Pens situation:

12.50 - 3.49 = 9.01

1.49 (The price of a single pen) x 3= 4.47

9.01- 4.47= 4.54.

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4 Pens situation:

12.50 - 3.49 = 9.01

1.49 (The price of a single pen) x 4= 5.96

9.01- 5.96= 3.05.