Question

Twelve boxes of pencils cost $16. Write an equation that could be used to find the cost per box.

Answer 1

Okay, so you have twelve boxes of pencils.

Lets say this: $ was one box of pencils
Well, you have twelve so...

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

each of those boxes cost 16 bucks.

So what is 16 * 12?

Answer 2

$1.92 per box

Answer 3

Okay, good. So you have $1.92 per box

So your equation that you would put down would be...?

Answer 4

16*12=1.92 per box

Answer 5

Oh, wait. I'm sorry. Hold on. I got this wrong. I hope you aren't mad. Let me re read the question.

Answer 6

Okay. I got it. I know how to do this question now.

Answer 7

No I'm not mad glad u r helping me

Answer 8

The equation would be 16/12 because there are twelve boxes and all of them added up together would be 16.

So you would write your equation like this:

16/12 = 1.33... and so on.

Answer 9

Ok so it would be $ 1.33 per box

Answer 10

Yes

Answer 11

Thank u

Answer 12

Ms. Sue can u check this one for me?

Answer 13

You two finally got it right. Yes. Each box costs $1.33

Answer 14

Thank u Ms. Sue

Answer 15

You're welcome, Amy.

Answer 16

There is 4 boxes for $5. What is the cost per box?

Answer 17

Can someone answer me?!?!