Question

Ms. Blankenship had $80 to purchase school supplies for her class. She bought 32 glue sticks and 32 boxes of crayons. Each glue stick cost $1.40, and each box of crayons cost $0.59. How much money did Ms. Blankenship have left after these purchases?

Answer 1

Answer:

$16.32

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Ms. Blankenship bought 32 glue sticks each for  $1.40, then she spent

$\ 1.40\cdot 32=\ 44.80$

for all sticks.

2. Ms. Blankenship bought 32 boxes each for  $0.59, then she spent

$\ 0.59\cdot 32=\ 18.88$

for all boxes.

3. Together 32 glue sticks and 32 boxes cost

$\ 44.80+\ 18.88=\ 63.68.$

4. If Ms. Blankenship had $80, then she had left

$\ 80-\ 63.68=\ 16.32.$