Question

there are 47 students in the science club. all but 5 of them went on a field trip to the planetarium. what is the total cost if each student who went on the field trip paid $7?

Answer 1

$294

Explanation:

There is a total of 47 students in the science club.

5 did not go on the trip.

Number of students who went on the trip: 47 - 5 = 42

42 students wen on the trip.

Cost per person: $7

Total cost for 42 students: 42 × $7 = $294

Answer 2

294

Explanation:

40x7=280

2x7=14

280+14=294