Question

Laura received a $80 gift card for a coffee store. She used it in buying some coffee that cost $8.32 per pound. After buying the coffee, she had $55.04 left on her card. How many pounds of coffee did she buy

Answer 1

16.32

Explanation:

8.32x-55.04=80

Add 55.04 on each side:

80+55.04=135.04

8.32x=135.04

Divide 8.32:

x=(Estimated) 16.32