Mr. stevens bought small and large paintings for his new home. the small paintings cost $8 each and the large paintings cost $23.50 each. he spent a total of $196.50 on the paintings. he bought 7 large paintings. how many small paintings did mr. stevens buy? (has to be a decimal)

He bought 4 small paintings

Cost of 1 large painting - $ 23.50
Cost of 7 large paintings - 23.50 x 7 = $ 164.50

Total cost = $ 196.50
Cost of total small paintings bought = 196.50 - 164.50 = $ 32

In $8 ---> 1 small painting
In $1 ---> 1/8 small painting
In $ 32 > 1/8 x 32 = 4 small paintings

Hence your answer is 4.

Hope This Helps You!

There is no question, there is just the answer.