Question

Mr. Rodriguez has only $62.50 to spend at a clothing store. He wants to buy a shirt that costs $35, including tax and some bracelets that cost $5.50 each, including tax.

Part A: Write an equation to determine x, the maximum number of bracelets, Mr. Rodriguez could buy.

Part B: Solve the equation to determine the number of bracelets Mr. Rodriguez could buy. Write just the number please.

Answer 1

• 5 bracelets

Explanation:

Part A

• 35 + 5.50x = 62.50

Part B

• 5.50x = 62.50 - 35
• 5.50x = 27.50
• x = 27.50/5.50
• x = 5