Carmen wins $35.00 in the contest. Tubes of her favorite brand of paint cost $4.80 each. Paint brushes cost $6.70 each. How many tubes of paint can Carmen buy with her winnings and still have enough left for 2 brushes? Explain how you found your answer.

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Marina Macdonald

Mathematics

29 November, 07:54

Carmen wins $35.00 in the contest. Tubes of her favorite brand of paint cost $4.80 each. Paint brushes cost $6.70 each. How many tubes of paint can Carmen buy with her winnings and still have enough left for 2 brushes? Explain how you found your answer.

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Trinity Lyons · Answer 1

She can buy 1, because if you add 4.80 and 6.70, you get 11.50 Multiply 11.50 by 1 and you get 11.50. Now multiply 6.70 by 2 and you'll get 13.40. Now add 13.40 and 11.50. You'll still be on your budget.