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− | Since Judi's 7 friends had to pay <math>2.50 extra each to cover the total amount that Judi should have paid, we can multiply </math>2.50 by 7, which is equal to <math>17.50. We can now tell that </math>17.50 is the amount that each of her friends needed to pay | + | Since Judi's 7 friends had to pay <math>2.50 extra each to cover the total amount that Judi should have paid, we can multiply </math>2.50 by 7, which is equal to <math>17.50. We can now tell that </math>17.50 is the amount that each of her friends needed to pay, such that Judi didn't forget her money. So, we multiply <math>17.50 by 8 and get </math>140 is the total amount of the meal, which is C |
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Revision as of 21:47, 3 November 2020
Problem
Eight friends ate at a restaurant and agreed to share the bill equally. Because Judi forgot her money, each of her seven friends paid an extra $2.50 to cover her portion of the total bill. What was the total bill?
Solution
Since Judi's 7 friends had to pay 2.50 by 7, which is equal to
17.50 is the amount that each of her friends needed to pay, such that Judi didn't forget her money. So, we multiply
140 is the total amount of the meal, which is C
See Also
2013 AMC 8 (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
Preceded by Problem 3 |
Followed by Problem 5 | |
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