Question

an 8th grade slacker only has $51.26. he never dies his homework either and has to pay a 7th grader $5 for each math assignment and $2 for each language arts assignment. the 8th grader needs to turn in 8 math assignments and as many language arts assignments as possible or he will be grounded fir life. how many language arts assignments can he afford to pay for

Answer 1

no

Explanation:

he would have to pay 16$ for language art and 40$ for math

Answer 2

He can afford 5 language arts assignments.

Explanation:

8 x $5 equals $40, leaving him with $11.26. $2 per assignment would cost him $10 for 5, with an extra $1.26 remaining