Question

Which shows a correct order to solve this story problem? The bill for Wendy's lunch was $10.95. Todd's bill was $14.65. Luke's bill was $14.95. They decided that they would share the total cost of the three lunches. Wendy said she would leave the tip of $5.50 for the server. How much did Wendy pay altogether for her lunch and tip? A. Step 1 Calculate the cost of all the lunches. Step 2 Divide the total cost by 3. Step 3 Divide $5.50 by 3. Step 4 Add this amount to the cost of one lunch. B. Step 1 Calculate the cost of Todd's and Luke's lunch. Step 2 Subtract $5.50. Step 3 Add $5.50 to this amount. C. Step 1 Calculate the cost of all the lunches. Step 2 Divide the total cost by 3. Step 3 Add $5.50 to the cost of one lunch. D. Step 1 Calculate the total cost of all the lunches. Step 2 Multiply $5.50 by 3. Step 3 Add this amount to the cost of all the lunches. Step 4 Divide the total by 3.

Answer 1

The correct answer is Choice C.

First, we need to find the total cost of the 3 meals and divide it by 3. The friends agreed to split the cost of the meals evenly.

Second, we need to add $5.50 onto Wendy's amount. Wendy agreed to leave the $5.50 tip herself. Therefore, we don't need to divide that. We simply add it to her bill.