Question

Harry budgeted $180 per month for eating out. At an estimated $9 permeal, that allows him 20 meals per month. He would like to eat 28 mealsout per month. How much more would he have to budget?a. $36b. $120c. $72d. $180

Answer 1

From the information given,

Initial budget = $180

Amount per meal = $9

Cost of 20 meals per month = 9 x 20 = $180

This means that he has nothing left. If he would like to eat 28 meals out per month, the additional number of meals is

28 - 20 = 8

The cost of eating 8 meals is 8 x 9 = 72

Therefore, the additional amount that he needs to budget is $72