Question

Brad and Nora both went bowling last weekend, but not together. Brad went during open bowling time, paying $2 for shoe rental and $3 per hour. Nora went on family night, when each hour was $1 and shoe rental was $6. As it turned out, they played for the same number of hours and spent the same amount. How many hours did each one bowl?

Answer 1

Brad paid $2 for shoe rental. This variable stays the same. If he bowled for two hours it would be $3x2hr. That would be (3x2)+2=$8. Nora paid $6 for shoe rental. This variable stays the same. If she bowled for two hours that would be $2. 2+6=$8. The answer is that they each bowled for two hours. (: