in traveling to Greece, Jim found the exchange rate to be 148 drachma equal to one American dollar. He bought 3 of the same priced items and spent almost 10 American dollars. What was the maximum amount of drachmas for each item?

Question

in traveling to Greece, Jim found the exchange rate to be 148 drachma equal to one American dollar.  He bought 3 of the same priced items and spent almost 10 American dollars.  What was the maximum amount of drachmas for each item?

JJ · Answer

148 drachma = 1 dollar he spent 10 dollars so he should have 10 = 148 drachma. since the 3 items are priced the same just divide the above answer by 3.