Question

A group of friends are going to see the newest action movie. The price of a ticket is $6.25. As a group, they spent $12 on refreshments. If they spent a total of $30.75 on tickets and refreshments, how many people went to the movies?

Which equation represents the scenario?


How many people went to the movies?

Answer 1

3 people went to the movies. Equation: $6.25p+12=30.75

Explanation:

Answer 2

3 people went to the movies. Equation: $6.25p+12=30.75

Explanation:

To find your answer, subtract $12 immediately because it is one cost and not unknown. Then, divide the difference between $30.75 and $12 ($18.75) by $6.75. The quotient is the number of people went to see the movie. In the equation, solve for p.