3. Olivia ordered 24 cupcakes and a layer cake. The layer cake cost $16 more than one
cupcake, and the total cost of the order was $53.50. What was the price of each cupcake?

Respuesta :

Answer:

$1.50

Step-by-step explanation:

The total cost was $52. Subtracting out the cost of the layer cake ($16) leaves us with $36 to pay for the 24 cupcakes.

 

This means that each cupcake must have cost $1.50 ( = $36 / 24 cupcakes )