so sam bought SIX pens for a TOTAL of $28.50. we have to figure out how much money each of the six pens cost.
steps:
1. divide the total by the amount of items purchased:
28.50 / 6 = 4.75
and there’s your answer! each pen cost $4.75
steps to check your work:
1. multiply the single cost by the amount of items purchased:
4.75 ( 6 ) = 28.50
