Question

Jamie purchases gifts for three friends. She chooses a book for $12.80 and then finds two identical necklaces. Her budget is is $48.00 before tax. What is the maximum she can spend on each necklace?

Answer 1

17.60

Explanation:

48.00-12.80=35.2.

35.2/2

17.60

Then divide by 2 to get the maximum you could spend on each.