Trisha has $22.50 to spend at the movies. Her ticket is $11.50 , and she gets a large popcorn and soda . If the popcorn and soda each cost the same amount and she spends all her money, how much was the popcorn?

You’re ordering more thread for blue jeans co. you usually purchase from ted’s threads, which sells 12 thread spools for $27. you recently received a notice from wade's wares that says you can buy thread from them for $2.30 each for the first 2 dozen and $2 a spool thereafter. you need to order 5 dozen spools. what percentage can you save by going with wade’s wares?