Question

5. Penny and her family went out to eat at a local

restaurant. Three of them ordered a fried shrimp
basket, but her daughter Meghan ordered a basket
of chicken tenders, which was $4.95 less than the
shrimp basket. If the total order before tax was
$46.85, what was the price of a shrimp basket?

Answer 1

Answer: $13.45

Explanation:

1. 48.85 + 4.95 = 53.8

2. 53.8/4 = 13.45

3. Shrimp basket = $13.45