Question

Jamie wants to treat some friends to lunch. He has $40 and knows that lunch will cost about $7 per person, p. How many people can Jamie buy lunch for?

Answer 1

5 people. (Jamie + 4 friends)

Explanation:

7 x 5 = 35.

He will spend $35 on lunch with his friends and have $5 left because $5 isn't enough to buy 1 more lunch; if the lunch costs $7 per person.