Answer:
4 pencils
Step-by-step explanation:
Note= pencils costing 0. 90p
Given data
Balance= £10
pen= 3*1.45= £4.35
pencils=0.90p
change= £2.05
2.05= 10-4.35-90p
solve for p
2.05= 5.65-90p
collect like terms
5.65-2.05= 0.90p
3.6=90p
divide both sides by 90
p=3.6/0.90
p=4
