Mugs, Jugs, & Totes
Solution
Mugs sold: 33
Water jugs sold: 27
Mini tote bags sold: 15
Full-size tote bags sold: 12
Explanation
Step 1
Use the clues to find out the total amount collected for each type of item.
- Mugs: $115.50 (given in clue)
- Mini tote bags: $115.00 − $3.00 = $112.50
- Full-size tote bags: $112.50 + $7.50 = $120.00
- To find the amount collected for the water jugs, find the total collected for the other three items. Then subtract that total from the $476.25 collected.
$115.50 for mugs + $112.50 for mini tote bags + $120.00 for full-size tote bags = $348.00 total
$476.25 (from clue)
− $348.00 total for mugs, mini tote bags, and full-size tote bags =
$128.25 for water jugs
Step 2
To find the number of items of each kind sold, divide the total collected by the cost per item. The results are listed in the chart below.
| Item | Money Collected | Cost per Item | Number Sentence | Number of Items Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mugs | $115.50 | $3.50 | $115.50 ÷ $3.50 = 33 | 33 |
| Water jugs | $128.25 | $4.75 | $128.25 ÷ $4.75 = 27 | 27 |
| Mini tote bags | $112.50 | $7.50 | $112.50 ÷ $7.50 = 15 | 15 |
| Full-size tote bags | $120.00 | $10.00 | $120.00 ÷ $10 = 12 | 12 |