Question

A customer went to a garden shop and bought some potting soil for $12.50 and 6 shrubs. If the total bill was $71.00, how much did each shrub cost if they all cost the same? Write and solve an equation. Show your work.

Answer 1

Subtract 12.50 from the total. 71-12.50=58.50. next divide 58.50 by 6 (there are 6 shrubs) which equals $9.75 for each shrub