Question

2) Brenda spent $24 on a magazine and some

candy bars. If the magazine cost $3 and
each candy bar cost $3, then how many
candy bars did she buy?

Answer 1

7

Explanation:

Each item cost $3, so for $24, Brenda can buy 24/3 = 8 items. If one of those is a magazine, the other 7 were candy bars.