Question

Charles and his friends went out to dinner. They split the bill evenly. The bill

came to $37.50. If each person paid $12.50, write and solve an equation to
determine how many people went out to dinner. *
Translating algebraic equations

Answer 1

3

3×12.50=37.50

Explanation:

12.50+12.50=25.00

25.00+12.50=37.50

12.50×3=37.50

Answer 2

The answer is 3 people.

Explanation:

$37.50 ÷ 3= $12.50 per person