Question

15 students and 13 teachers went on a field trip to an art museum. Student tickets cost $4 each, and adult tickets cost $9 each. How much did the museum tickets cost in all?​

Answer 1

$177 total

Explanation:

15(4) + 13(9) = x

60 + 117 = x

x = 177

Answer 2

$177

Explanation:

15 students at $4 each

13 teachers at $9 each

total cost = 15 × $4 + 13 × $9

total cost = $60 + $117

total cost = $177