Question

jose goes to the fair. he pays $8.50 for an admission ticket and $1.25 for each ride. he spend $19.75 that day. how many rides did he go on

Answer 1

9 rides

Explanation:

1.25x+8.50 = 19.75 (subtract 8.50)

1.25x = 11.25 (divide)

x = 9

Answer 2

9 rides

Explanation:

19.75-8.50=11.25

11.25/1.25=9