A package of pencils has 10 pencils and costs $2. A package of markers has 8 markers and costs $4.
Kelsey bought 40 pencils and 24 markers.
Which statements are true? Select all that apply.
A.
Kelsey bought 4 packages of pencils and 3 packages of markers.
B.
Kelsey spent $4 on pencils.
C.
Kelsey spent more on the pencils than she spent on the markers.
D.
Kelsey spent $20 in all.
E.
Kelsey spent $24 in all.
A. is false because Kelsey bought 40 pencils which is equal to 4 packages of 10 pencils each and 24 markers which is equal to 3 packages of 8 markers each, but it is not explicitly stated that she bought them in packages.
B. is false because a package of 10 pencils costs $2, so Kelsey spent 4 x $2 = $8 on pencils.
C. is false because Kelsey spent 3 x $4 = $12 on markers, which is more than what she spent on pencils.
D. is false because Kelsey spent $8 on pencils and $12 on markers, which adds up to $20.
E. is false because Kelsey spent $8 on pencils and $12 on markers, which adds up to $20.