Question

A group of friends go ice skating. They purchase one group ticket to get in and then each person rents skates and buys a hot chocolate.
It costs
$
10
to purchase a group ticket to get into the skating rink.
It costs
$
4
per person to rent skates.
It costs
$
1.75
per person for hot chocolate. ​​​​​​​
How many friends go ice skating if they spend a total of
$
38.75
?

Answer 1

The number of friends that can go ice skating is 5.

What is the total number of friends that can go ice-skating?

The total amount spent = cost of the group ticket + total cost of the hot chocolate + total cost of renting the skates

$38.75 = $10 + $4x + $1.75x

Where x represents the total number of friends.

In order to determine the total number of friends, take the following steps:

Combine similar terms

$38.75 - $10 = $4x + $1.75x

Add similar terms

$28.75 = $5.75x

Divide both sides of the equation by 3.75

x = 5

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