Question

A necklace chain cost $15 Beads cost 2.75$ each you spend a total of 28.75 on a necklace and beads before tax how many beads did you buy in addition to the necklace?

Answer 1

The necklace chain costs $15, so subtract 15 from the total cost of $28.75.

28.75 - 15 = $13.75

Then, to find the amount of beads you divide the remaining amount by the cost of the beads.

13.75 ÷ 2.75 = 5

Therefore, you bought 5 beads.