Question

Rachel received a $80 gift card for a coffee store. She used it in buying some coffee that cost $7.61 per pound. After buying the coffee, she had $34.34 left on her card. How many pounds of coffee did she buy?

Answer 1

6 pounds of coffee

Explanation:

80 ÷ (7.61p) = 34.34

80 - 34.34 = 45.66

45.66 ÷ 7.61 = 6

6 pounds of coffee

Answer 2

6

Explanation:

80- 34.34 = 45.66

45.66 ÷ 7.61 = 6