The number of pounds of Sweet Tarts Jane purchased is 3.66 pounds.
Nicholas has $8.03 left
How many pounds of Sweet Tarts did Jane purchase?
1.
Amount Jane has left = $10.25
Cost of sweet tarts per pound = $2.80
Number of pounds Jane purchased = $10.25 / $2.80
= 3.66 pounds
2.
gum balls = $3.48,
Pixie Sticks = $4.50, and
Sour Patch Kids = $3.99
Total = $3.48 + $4.50 + $3.99
= $11.97
Amount Nicholas has left = $20 - $11.97
= $8.03
Complete question:
Jane decided she would spend the rest of her money on Sweet Tarts. About how many pounds of Sweet Tarts did Jane purchase?
Jane has $10.25 left from the $20 she had. Sweet tarts cost $2.80 per pound.
The gum balls cost $3.48, Pixie Sticks cost $4.50, and Sour Patch Kids cost $3.99. how much money will
Nicholas have left of his allowance?