Question

Noah receives a $5 discount each month on his cell phone bill because he signed up for

auto-pay from his bank account. Over the last 8 months, Noah has paid a total of
$280 for his cell phone bill. What would Noah be charged for his cell phone bill each
month if he stopped using auto-pay?
$34
$30
$35
$40

Answer 1

Noah would pay $40 each month

The discount Noah received decreased the amount he pays by $5 every month.

Total discount in 8 months = 8 x $5 = $40

If Noah stopped using autopay, he would have to pay the full amount

Without the discount, the total amount Noah would pay in 8 months = amount paid without discount + total discount amount

$280 + $40 = $320

Amount Noah would pay per month = Total amount he pays in 8 months without discount / 8

$320 / 8 = $40