Question

Eva buys ice cream and apples at the store. She pays a total of $55.68. She pays a total of $6.80 for the ice cream. She buys 8 bags of apples that each cost the same amount. How much does each bag of apples cost?

Answer 1

6.11

Explanation:

First Step:

8a + 6.80 = 55.68

Second Step:

Subtract 6.80 from 8a and 55.68

8a = 48.88

Third Step:

Divide 8 from 48.88

a = 6.11