Question

Carmen wins $35 was in the contest. Tubes of her favorite brand of paint cost $4.80 each. Paint brushes cost $6.70 each. How many tubes of paint can Carmen buy with her winnings and still have enough left for 2 brushes?

Answer 1

6.70 for paint brushes. for 2 is 6.70×2=$13.40

35-13.40=$21.60 left after 2 paint brushes

4.80×4=$19.20 for 4 tubes of paint

21.60-19.20=$2.40 left after 4 tubes of paint and 2 paint brushes