Question

Mr. and Mrs. Jones wanted to plan a fun day with their two children. An adult ticket to the local amusement park is $20. A child’s ticket is 40 percent less than the adult ticket. What is the total amount for a family of four to enter the park?

Answer 1

Answer: It would cost $56

Explanation:

2 adults = 20 + 20 = 40

20 * 0.40 = 8

2 children = 8 + 8 = 16

16 + 40 = 56

Answer 2

$64

Explanation:

Adult ticket = $20 (base cost, which we take is 100% of the total)

100% - 40% = 60%

Child ticket = $20 x 60% = $12

2 Adult + 2 Child Tickets = $20 + $20 + $12 + $12 = $64