Question

Heather had $26 to spend on twelve cupcakes. After buying them,

she had $9 left. How much did each cupcake cost?

Answer 1

$1.41

Step 1:

Subtract 9 from 26.

26 - 9 = 17.

Step 2:

Divide 17 by 12.

17 ÷ 12 = 1.4166...

The answer is $1.41. Hope it helps!