Question

Paul bought a student discount card for the bus. The card allows him to buy daily bus passes for $1.50. After one month, Paul bought 15 passes and spent a total of $30.50. How much did he spend on the student discount card? Paul spent $ on the student discount card.

Answer 1

1.50x15=22.50

30.50-22.50=8

Paul spent 8 dollars on the card

Answer 2

1.50 • 15 = 22.50
1.50 is the cost of a pass and Paul bought 15.

30.50 - 22.50 = 8
30.50 is the total cost and 22.50 is how much Paul spent on passes.

Paul spent $8 on the student discount card.