Question

cameron, taylor and leigh are planning a summer trip to celebrate their graduation. each person agrees to split the cost of the hotel, gasoline, and food for the week.the hotel will cost $250 per night for 4 nights. gasoline will cost $150 round trip. the total cost of food is $290. how much should each person pay?

Answer 1

The total expenditures are to be divided in 3.

So we first calculate the total expenditures:

hotel expenditure: "$250 per night for 4 nights" means $250*4=$1,000
round trip cost: $150
total cost for food: $290

total expenditure is: $1,000+$150+$290=$1440

$1440/3=$480


Answer: $480