Question

Write and Solve Equations in Context

A group of friends wants to go to the amusement park. They have $246.75 to spend
on parking and admission. Parking is $14, and tickets cost $33-25 per person,
including tax. Write and solve an equation which can be used to determine 2, the
number of people who can go to the amusement park.

Equation:
?
Answer: 2 =

Answer 1

8 people

Explanation:

117.50 - 5.50 = 112

112 ÷ 14.8 = 7.56756756757, but you round it up to 8, so the answer is 8 people.