Question

A pen costs twice as much as a pencil. If Susan spends $ 1.50 for a pen and a pencil, how much does a pencil cost ?

Answer 1

Let x = pencil price, then 2x = pen price.

x + 2x = $1.50

Solve for x.

Answer 2

the answer is $0.75

Answer 3

First find the cost of pencils

Answer 4

$0.50