Question

Kelly spends $73.14 on items for a party. she buys thank you cards that cost $5.24 (including tax). she also buys gift bags that cost $9.70 each. if she buys one gift bag for each guest, how many guests did kelly invite to the party?

a. 8
b. 5
c. 7
d. 9

Answer 1

The correct answer is 7, because it goes like this 9.70 x 7 = 67.9 and then you add 5.24 which gives you 73.14

Answer 2

First, subtract the thank you card cost (73.14-5.24)
$67.90 of the money was spent on the gift bags, divided by the price per bag ($9.70)
Does that help?