132k views
2 votes
Alani paid $8:50 to get in the movies. Before she left home, her parents gave her $20 to spend. If she bought candy that cost $3 each, how many pieces of candy can she buy without going over the $20?

User Taway
by
5.8k points

1 Answer

6 votes

Answer:

She can by 3 pieces of candy after going to the movies.

Explanation:

Subtract 8.50 from 20

Divide 3 from 11.50

You get 3 with a remainder of 2.50

User Elysa
by
6.8k points
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.