Question

Ms Hart had 40 dollars to spend on costume boxes for the musical. If she bought 12 boxes and received 4 dollars in change, how much was each box?

Answer 1

Answer:each box cost =$3

Explanation:

Amount of money Ms Hart has to spent on costume boxes=$40

Amount gotten as change after purchase=$4

Amount actually used up buying costume boxes =$40-$4=36

Since she bought 12 boxes , each box cost =$36/ 12=$3