Question

To develop skill in problem solving, analyze the quantitative structure of situations or try other problem-solving...

To develop skill in problem solving, analyze the quantitative structure of situations or try other problem-solving heuristics. Feel free to draw diagrams to represent the relationships between relevant quantities.

3.

  1. Connie bought several types of candy for Halloween: Milky Ways, Tootsie Rolls, Reese’s Cups, and Hershey Bars. Milky Ways and Tootsie Rolls together were 15 more than the number of Reese’s Cups. There were 4 fewer Reese’s Cups than Hershey Bars. There were 12 Milky Ways and 14 Hershey Bars. How many Tootsie Rolls did Connie buy?

Homework Answers

Answer #1

Given that Connie bought several types of candy for Halloween: Milky Ways, Tootsie Rolls, Reese’s Cups, and Hershey Bars.

  • Number of Hershey Bars is 14 and Number of Milky Ways is 12.
  • There were 4 fewer Reese’s Cups than Hershey Bars.

Number of Hershey Bars is 14 and there were 4 fewer Reese’s Cups than Hershey Bars. Thus,

Number of Reese’s Cups = Number of Hershey Bars

   =

Number of Reese’s Cups =

Thus Number of Reese’s Cups is 10.

  • Milky Ways and Tootsie Rolls together were 15 more than the number of Reese’s Cups.

That is,

Number of Milky Ways + Number of Tootsie Rolls = + Number of Reese’s Cups.

   + Number of Tootsie Rolls =

Number of Tootsie Rolls

Number of Tootsie Rolls

Thus Connie bought 13 Tootsie Rolls.

Know the answer?
Your Answer:

Post as a guest

Your Name:

What's your source?

Earn Coins

Coins can be redeemed for fabulous gifts.

Not the answer you're looking for?
Ask your own homework help question
Similar Questions
ADVERTISEMENT
Need Online Homework Help?

Get Answers For Free
Most questions answered within 1 hours.

Ask a Question
ADVERTISEMENT