Question

Sally sold seashells by the seashore for 3 days for $2.45 per seashell. On the first day, she sold twice as many seashells as the second day, and on the second day, she sold four seashells less than she sold on the third day. If she sold 7 seashells on the third day, how much money did she make on those three days?

seashells less than she sold on the third day. If she sold 7 seashells on the third day, how
much money did she make on those thre

Answer 1

day 3 = 7

day 2 = 7 - 4 = 3

day 1 = 3 * 2 = 6

total seas shells = 7 + 3 + 6 = 16

total money = 16 * 2.45 = $39.20

Answer 2

Explanation:

1st day: 6 seashells, 14.7 dollars

2nd day: 3 seashells, 7.35 dollars

3rd day: 7 seashells, 17.15 dollars

All together: 39.2 dollars