Question

Question 4

Duane went to the local theme park. The total cost of his whole time at the park was $21. He had to pay a
$8 entrance fee and $1.25 for every ride he went to. What equation can you use to determine how many
minutes (x) that Duane was in the theme park?
(1) 21x +1.25 + 8x
(2) 8 21 + 1.25
(3) 21 8x + 1.25
(4) 21 -1.25x + 8

Answer 1

The equation that can be used to determine how many minutes Duane was in the theme park is (3) 21 - 8x + 1.25x.

Step-by-step explanation:

The equation that can be used to determine how many minutes Duane was in the theme park is (3) 21 - 8x + 1.25x.

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Let x represent the number of rides Duane went on.
2. We know that each ride costs $1.25, so the cost for the rides is 1.25x.
3. In addition, Duane had to pay an $8 entrance fee, so the total cost of his time at the park is 1.25x + 8.
4. According to the question, the total cost of Duane's time at the park was $21. Therefore, we have the equation 1.25x + 8 = 21.
5. To solve for x, we can subtract 8 from both sides of the equation to get 1.25x = 13.
6. Finally, dividing both sides of the equation by 1.25 gives us x = 10.

So, Duane was in the theme park for 10 minutes.

Answer 2

4

Step-by-step explanation:

21 over all cost so it would include the fee for entry and the money for each ride.