Question

Arnold has $24 to spend at the movies. His ticket is $12. He bought popcorn, candy bar, and soda. Popcorn is double the prize of the soda. The soda and candy bar are same prize. How much did he pay for the soda?

Answer 1

Given:

Arnold has $24 to spend at the movies.

Ticket = $12

Popcorn is double the price of the soda.

The soda and candy bar are same price.

To find:

The price for the soda.

Solution:

Let x be the price of soda.

According to the question,

Price of candy = Price of soda = x

Price of popcorn = 2(price of soda) = 2x

Total amount = Ticket + Popcorn + Soda + Candy

$24=12+2x+x+x$

$24=12+4x$

$24-12=4x$

$12=4x$

Divide both sides by 4.

$\dfrac{12}{4}=x$

$3=x$

Therefore, the price of soda is $3.