Question

Alana and two of her friends evenly split the cost of a

meal. They determine that each person owes $14.68. How
much was the entire cost of the meal?

Answer 1

44.04

“Alana and her two friends”
3 people total owe 14.68
14.68 times 3
Or
14.68+14.68+14.68
= 44.04

Answer 2

$44.04

Explanation:

Multiply how much money it cost for them each by 3. That is the number of people are paying. That times 3 is 44.04.