Question

Cali had $5 to spend on food. If she wants a hamburger that cost $3.50 which of the following can she afford?

Question 3 options:

a drink that cost $2


fries that cost $1


cookies that cost $1.75


salad that cost $2.50

Answer 1

She has $5.
She spends $3.50.
Now she has $5 - $3.50 = $1.50
She can afford at most $1.50.
Only the fries cost less than $1.50.
Answer: fries that cost $1.