Question

Jesse is purchasing some new school supplies. He brought seven notebooks (1 for each class), a new backpack for $15, and a pack of pens for $3.50. He spent a total of $27.25 (before taxes). What is the cost of each notebook (in dollars and cents)?

Answer 1

each note bok cost 1.25

Explanation:

27.25-15=12.25

12.25-3.50=8.75

8.75/7=1.25

Answer 2

1.25

Explanation:

I did the math

each notebook is 1.25

if u multiply by 7 it makes 8.75