document.write( "Question 1101973: Pens are sold in bundles of 25. For every 5 bundles of pens you will get an extra of 3 pens. If you want to buy 364 pens for your friends, how many bundles of pens you must buy? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #716614 by richwmiller(17219)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Trick question! \n" ); document.write( "Do you mean buy or obtain? \n" ); document.write( "Do you want to include the free pens? \n" ); document.write( "As the question is written, the answer is no. \n" ); document.write( "As it turns out, the question is moot.\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "364/25=14.56 bundles \n" ); document.write( "14*25=350 \n" ); document.write( "You receive 6 pens for the 10 bundles. \n" ); document.write( "350+6=356 \n" ); document.write( "364-356=8 \n" ); document.write( "You are still short 8 pens. \n" ); document.write( "So to reach your goal of 364 pens, you must buy another bundle for a total of 15 bundles. \n" ); document.write( "15*25=375 \n" ); document.write( "You will receive 15/5=3 \n" ); document.write( "3*3=9 free pens \n" ); document.write( "You will receive 375 +9=384 pens \n" ); document.write( "Conclusion: \n" ); document.write( "You must buy a total of 15 bundles. \n" ); document.write( " |