Question

Which shows a correct order to solve this story problem?Peter bought 3 biscuits for $1.59 each and 3 sausages for $2.50 each at the corner restaurant. He left a $1.85 tip for the server. How much did Peter have left from the $25 he took to the restaurant? A.Step 1: Add the price of a biscuit to the price of a sausage.Step 2: Multiply that total by 3.Step 3: Subtract the total amount from $25.Step 4: Add the tip. B.Step 1: Calculate the price of 3 biscuits.Step 2: Calculate the price of 3 sausages.Step 3: Add the total amounts from Steps 1 and 2 to the amount of the tip.Step 4: Subtract that total amount from $25. C.Step 1: Add the price of a biscuit and the tip.Step 2: Add the price of a sausage to the total from Step 1.Step 3: Multiply that total by 3.Step 4: Subtract that total amount from $25.

Answer 1

B.

• Step 1: Calculate the price of 3 biscuits.
• Step 2: Calculate the price of 3 sausages.
• Step 3: Add the total amounts from Steps 1 and 2 to the amount of the tip.
• Step 4: Subtract that total amount from $25.

Explanation:

The total amount paid will be the price for 3 biscuits, 3 sausages, and the tip. The change will be the difference between this sum and $25. Choice B is an example of one way this calculation can be done.