1. Mrs Melhado wants to surprise her students and give them some prizes for their performance in their exams. She decides to buy dolls for the girls and toy trucks for the boys. There are 12 girls and 8 boys in the class.

She found two stores with the items she needs at the following prices.

How much money will Mrs. Melhado spend if she buys the gifts from Store A? $______________

2. Mrs Melhado wants to surprise her students and give them some prizes for their performance in their exams. She decides to buy dolls for the girls and toy trucks for the boys. There are 12 girls and 8 boys in the class.

She found two stores with the items she needs at the following prices.

How much money will Mrs. Melhado spend if she buys the gifts from Store B? $______________

3. Melhado told Ms. James, another teacher, about her purchase and Ms. James decided to purchase some of the same items for her class as well.

Ms. James also has 12 girls and 8 boys in her class. When Ms James went to the stores she noticed that store B was having a sale.

Should Ms. James purchase the toys at store B or store A for the better deal?

4. Melhado told Ms. James, another teacher, about her purchase and she decided to purchase some of the same items for her class as well. Ms. James also has 12 girls and 8 boys in her class. When Ms James went to the stores she noticed that store B was having a sale.

How much will Ms. James spend on the items to get the better deal. $________________