Question

Helga wants to have a lot of helium filled balloons at her party. The helium tank cost $58 to rent. Balloons cost $0.29 each. She wants to have 5 helium filled balloons for each party guest. What is the total cost, C, in dollars of the helium filled balloons for 25 party guest

Answer 1

C = $36.25

Explanation:

0.29 x 25 x 5

= 36.25

36.25 + 58

= 94.25

Total Cost = $94.25

Answer 2

C=65.25

Explanation:

C=58+0.29(25)=65.25