Emma has $26 for her weekend expenses. She spent $12.81, including tax, on a new book. Additionally, she needs to set aside $10.00 for a lunch outing next week. If stickers cost $0.42 per package, tax included, describe the maximum number of packages (p) Emma can buy.(1 point)
Responses
p≤7
p is less than or equal to 7
p≤8
p is less than or equal to 8
p≥7
p is greater than or equal to 7
p≥8
To find the maximum number of sticker packages Emma can buy, subtract her expenses from her available funds.
Her remaining funds after buying the book are: $26 - $12.81 = $13.19
After setting aside money for the lunch outing, she has: $13.19 - $10.00 = $3.19
The cost of each sticker package is $0.42.
To find the maximum number of packages, divide the remaining funds by the cost per package:
$3.19 / $0.42 ≈ 7
Therefore, the maximum number of packages (p) Emma can buy is 7 or less.
Answer: p ≤ 7