Question

The school lunch prices are changing next year. The cost of a hot lunch will increase $0.45

from the current price. If the next year's price is $2.60, what did a hot lunch cost this year?

Answer 1

$2.60- $0.45= $2.25 (Two dollars and 25 cents per one hot lunch is the cost of this year's lunch)

Explanation:

To solve this word problem, first pin point what the question is asking.

The question wants you to determine the price of a hot lunch this school year.

The price of a hot lunch after the 45 cent raise will be $2.60.

So, based on this info, to solve the word problem you must take away the 45cent raise. $2.60- $0.45 = $2.25

To check if this answer is correct, add 45 cents to the this year cost($2.25) If you get $2.60, then your answer is correct.