Ill mark brainless to who answers first and correct :)

Answer:
$4.69
Step-by-step explanation:
$11.96/4 (because he bought 4 candles)
$2.99
each candle was $2.99 at the sale price
Now because the question is only asking for the amount of 1 candle before the sell price all you have to do is add $1.70 to $2.99 and you have your answer. Hope this helps!