Question

A school buys pens and pencils from a supplier. The supplier charges $0.05 for each pencil and $0.25 for each pen. The school pays $400 for the pens and pencils. If the school bought 1500 pencils, how many pens did the school buy?

Answer 1

Answer:

1460 pens

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

0.05 x 1500 = $75

400 - 75 = $325

325 divided by 0.25
= 1300

the school bought 1300 pens