Question

57.

Peter shared the cost of dinner equally with 3 of his friends. When he was calculating the
amount that each of them should pay, he divided the cost by 2 instead of 4. In the end, each
boy paid $11.40. Find the correct amount for each share.

Answer 1

$5.70

Explanation:

→ Find the total amount they needed to pay

11.40 × 2 = 22.80

→ Divide the total by 4

22.80 ÷ 4 = $5.70