Question

Four friends went to the fair. Each paid $6.50 to enter and all went to x rides, paying $1.25 per person for each ride. Which expression shows how much money they paid in all? Plx explain and show work.

A. 1.25x + 4(6.50)
B. 6.50x + 4(1.25)
C. 4(1.25 + 6.50x)
D. 4(6.50 + 1.25x)

Answer 1

A.

Explanation:

It would be A because there are 4 people total and the entry fee was 6.50.

4(6.50).

It was 1.25 per ride, and x represents how many rides they rode.

1.25x.

In total, the equation would be 1.25x + 4(6.50)