Question

Steve spent a total of $43.78 to buy some school supplies that would be needed for the year. He spent $27.86 for a backpack, and $3.98 for each notebook he bought. How many notebooks did Steve buy?

Answer 1

To find the number of notebooks Steve bought you will subtract the amount he paid for his backpack from the total amount, and then you will divide the remaining amount by $3.98 to find the number of notebooks.

($43.78 - $27.86)/$3.98
$15.92/$3.98
4

Steve bought 4 notebooks.