Question

Shelby wants to buy three ice cream cones and some candy for her friends. She wants to spend exactly $16.50. If an ice cream cone costs $3.25 each and candies cost $1.35 each, how many candy pieces can Shelby buy? Use the equation below to find your answer.

1.35x+3.25(3)=16.50

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Answer 1

she can buy 5 candies

Explanation:

after buying three cones shes left with 6.75 and buying 5 candies will equal 9.75 adding up to a total of $16.50