Homework Help: algebra

Posted by Ali on Monday, October 24, 2011 at 9:34pm.

Susie has a budget of $92 to spend on clothes. The shorts she wants to buy are on sale for $14 each. The shirts are on sale for $12 each. If Susie purchases four shorts, what is the maximum number of shirts she can buy to go with the shorts?

algebra - Maria, Monday, October 24, 2011 at 9:38pm
4 shorts will cost $ 14 x 4 ,

how much is left from $ 92 after that?

Then divide that by $ 12 to see how many shirts Susie can buy .
algebra - Ms. Sue, Monday, October 24, 2011 at 9:38pm
4 * 14 = 56

92 - 56 = 36

36/12 = ?

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