Question

Ms. Stone decided to purchase 2 reusable bottles instead. When she got to the counter, she realized she had $10.15, only ⅝ of the money she needed for the purchase. How much does 1 bottle cost?

Answer 1

One reusable bottle cost $8.12

Explanation:

Let

x=total cost of the two reusable bottles

Ms stone has 5/8 if the total cost of the two reusable bottles

5/8 of x=$10.15

5/8*x=10.15

x=10.15÷5/8

=10.15×8/5

=81.2/5

=16.24

x=$16.24

The total cost of of the two reusable bottles=$16.24

If total cost of two reusable bottles=$16.24

Cost of one reusable bottle=$16.24/2

=$8.12

One reusable bottle cost $8.12