Question

Moses and Marvin buys a package of 8 pens for 4.00.Moses wants 5 and Marvin wants 3 how much should each student pay?

Answer 1

Answer: Moses pays $2.50, and Marvin pays $1.50.

Step-by-step explanation: To solve this question, you have to find the unit rate.

8 pens for $4

4/8= 0.5/1

So, one pen is equal to 50¢.

Then, you just have to multiply how many pens each one buys by the price of one pen.

0.5*5=2.5

0.5*3=1.5

When you add them together, you come up with the amount the question have in the beginning.

2.5+1.5= 4

To conclude, Moses pays $2.50, and Marvin pays $1.50.