Question

Alan bought 3 pencils and a notebook. The notebook cost $6, and he spent a total of $12. How much did each pencil cost? Use p to represent the cost of each pencil. A. ; each pencil cost $2.50. B. ; each pencil cost $1.50. C. ; each pencil cost $2. D. ; each pencil cost $2.

Answer 1

C.; each pencil cost $2, because (12-6 is =6) and (6/3 Pencils) is $2

Answer 2

So the pencils all together would be $6 so divide that by 3 and you get D as your answer each pencil costs $2