First, let’s all acknowledge that whoever comes up with problems like this WANTS kids to hate math...smh
I’m sure there is a prettier way to solve this, but here’s what I did:
8(2.25) + 3(22.50) =
18 + 67.50 = 85.50 per “set” of balls/jerseys
400/85.50 = 4.678 = number of “sets” he can buy. Round down to 4 so we have room for tax.
85.5 x 4 “sets”= $342
Tax on 342 is 0.06 x 342 = 20.52
$342 + 20.52 = $362.52 spent
Basketballs = 4 sets x 8 balls per set= 32
Jerseys = 4 sets x 3 jerseys per set= 12
32 basketballs, 12 jerseys, $362.52 spent
Answer:
d=7
Step-by-step explanation:
7-2.125= 4.875
7 is your answer as it balances both sides of the equation.
i got seven by adding 2.125. to 4.875
In the order of operation, multiplying or dividing don't take preference over the other. So with them, you work from left to right.
This means for this question, you first divide, then multiply.
