5 less than the quotient of a number 2

The difference between the number of electoral votes for florida and north carolina is 12 votes. write and solve a subtraction equation to find a number of electoral votes for florida.

Abank manager wants to encourage new customers to open accounts with principals of at least $2,500. he decides to make a poster advertising a simple interest rate of 3%. what must the principal be if the bank manager also wants to advertise that one can earn $10 the first month? can the poster correctly say, "open an account of $2 comma 500 and earn at least $10 interest in 1 month! "?

Ihave 9 cowry shells if a dozen eggs(12 eggs) cost 2 cowry shells how many dozens can i purchase