Question

You brought 1.5 dozen bagels to school. A dozen bagels cost $5.98. you used a coupon that took $1.00 off the total. How much did you pay for the bagels.

Answer 1

Explanation:

$7.97

The amount due for the bagels is:

(unit cost)(number of bagels) - (discount), or, specifically,

$5.98 1.5 dozen

------------ * ----------------- - $1.00

1 dozen 1

or $8.97 - $1.00, or $7.97

Answer 2

$7.97

Explanation:

The cost before applying the coupon is ...

($5.98/doz)(1.5 doz) = $8.97

After taking $1 off, the amount paid is ...

$8.97 -1.00 = $7.97

You paid $7.97 for the bagels.