Question

Six ice cream cones cost $16.50. At this rate, how much do 2 ice cream cones cost?

Answer 1

$5.5

Explanation:

--Use division

16.50 ÷ 6 = 2.75

--Then multiplication

2.75 x 2 = 5.5

It costs $5.5 to buy 2 ice cream cones.

Answer 2

$5.50

Explanation:

One icecream cone costs $2.75, so two would cost $5.50.