Question

3. Olivia ordered 24 cupcakes and a layer cake. The layer cake cost $16 more than one

cupcake, and the total cost of the order was $53.50. What was the price of each cupcake?
a) Define a variable for the cost of one cupcake.
b) Write an expression to represent the cost of a layer cake.
c) Write and solve an equation.
d) Interpret your solution within the context of the problem.

Answer 1

$2.14

Explanation:

x = price

24x+(x+16) = 53.5

25x+16 = 53.5

25x+53.5

x=53.5/25=2.14