Question

A hotdog stand sells hot dogs for 2.75 each and drinks for $1.50 each. Each person in a group of n people bought two hot dogs and one drink. Which equation gives y, the total cost in dollars

Answer 1

The total cost in dollars, y = $7n.

Explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

Price of hot dogs = $2,75 each

Price of drinks = $1.50 each

Cost of hot dogs bought by one person = 2*2.75 = 5.5

Cost of drinks bought by one person = 1.50

Number of people in a group = n

y = total cost in dollars

y= n($5.5 + 1.50)

y = n * $7

y = $7n

b) Each person's purchase of hot dogs will cost $5.5 (2*2.75). When the cost of hot dogs per person is added to the cost of drinks per person, we have $7 ($5.50 + 1.50). This implies each person will consume hot dogs and drinks worth $7. The total cost will then be $7 multiplied by n, the number of people ($7n).