To determine how many pairs of pants Dezeree can buy with her $200 gift card, we can create an equation based on the cost of the pants.
Let
Now, we'll solve for
- Divide both sides of the equation by 32.50:
- Calculate the right side:
Since Dezeree cannot buy a fraction of a pair of pants, we round down the value of
To confirm:
- Calculate the total cost if she buys 6 pairs:
If she attempted to buy 7 pairs:
- Calculate the total cost for 7 pairs:
Since $227.50 exceeds her $200 budget, she cannot buy 7 pairs.
Conclusion
The equation to represent this situation is
This is because with 6 pairs of pants, she spends $195, which is within her budget of $200. Thus, 6 is a viable solution. She cannot buy 7 pairs because that cost exceeds her gift card.