Question

A customer at a Mexican diner placed an order for 3 burrito bowls which were priced at $x each. He also ordered a plate of corn tacos at $12.96 and was billed for a total of $32.46. What is the cost of each burrito bowl?

A) $6.50
B) $7.50
C) $8.50
D) $9.50

Answer 1

The cost of each burrito bowl is found by subtracting the cost of other items from the total bill and then dividing by the number of bowls. The correct answer is $6.50 per burrito bowl.

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate the cost of each burrito bowl, we first need to subtract the cost of the corn tacos from the total bill. After that, the remaining total will be divided by 3, as the customer ordered 3 burrito bowls.

The total bill is $32.46 and the cost of the corn tacos is $12.96. Therefore, the subtotal for the burrito bowls is $32.46 - $12.96 = $19.50.

Now, dividing the subtotal by the number of burrito bowls gives us: $19.50 ÷ 3 = $6.50 per burrito bowl.

So the correct answer is A) $6.50.