The problem is asking how much each person will need to pay. Simplifying the problem into an equation with variables (an algorithm) will greatly help you solve it:
S = Sales Tax = $ 7.18 per any purchase
A = Admission Ticket = $ 22.50 entry price for one person (no tax applied)
F = Food = $ 35.50 purchases for two people
We know the cost for one person was: (22.50) + [(35.50/2) + 7.18] =
$ 47.43 per person. Now we can check each method and see which one is the correct algorithm:
Method A)
[2A + (F + 2S)] / 2 = [ (2)(22.50) + [35.50 + (2)(7.18)] ]/ 2 = $47.43
Method A is the correct answer
Method B)
[(2A + (1/2)F + 2S) /2 = [(2)(22.50) + 35.50(1/2) + (2)7.18] / 2 = $38.55
Wrong answer. This method is incorrect because the tax for both tickets bought are not being used in the equation.
Method C)
[(A + F) / 2 ]+ S = [(22.50 + 35.50) / 2 ] + 7.18 = $35.93
Wrong answer. Incorrect Method. The food cost is being reduced to the cost of one person but admission price is set for two people.
Answer:
The solution to the system of equations (x, y) = (2, 4) represents the month in which exports and imports were equal. Both were 4 in February.
Step-by-step explanation:
We're not sure what "system of equations" is being referenced here, since no equations are shown or described.
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Perhaps your "system of equations" is ...
f(x) = some equation
g(x) = some other equation
Then the solution to this system of equation is the pair of values (x, y) that gives ...
y = f(x) = g(x)
If x represents the month number, then the solution can be read from the table:
(x, y) = (2, 4)
This is the month in which exports and imports were equal. Both numbers were 4 in February.
Answer: just follow these simple steps!
Step-by-step explanation:
1. Estimate the quotient.
2. Perform the division. Remember to place a zero in the quotient when the divisor is larger than the dividend. ...
3. Compare your estimate with your quotient to verify that the answer makes sense.
