Question

Debby pays rent twice a year, buys groceries once every quarter, and buys a transit pass

Answer 1

Answer: 2x+4y+12z (choice B)

Work Shown:

x = amount of rent paid per half year

2x = amount of rent paid annually

y = amount spent on groceries per quarter

4y = amount spent on groceries annually

z = amount spent on a transit pass monthly

12z = amount spent on transit pass annually

2x+4y+12z = total amount of money spent annually