Question

Daniel's basic cell phone rate each month is $29.95. Add to that $5.95 for voice mail and $2.95 for text messaging. This past month Daniel spent an additional C dollars on long distance. His total bill was $62.35. How much did Daniel spend on long distance?

Answer 1

5.95 + 2.95 = 8.9
8.9 + 29.95 = 38.85
62.35 - 38.85 = 23.5
So Daniel spent $23.50 on long distance calling

Answer 2

Answer: Daniel spent $23.5 on long distance

Explanation:

Hi, to answer this question we have to write an equation with the information given.

So, Daniel's total bill (62.35) is equal to the sum of the cost of all the services: Basic cell phone rate (29.95); voice mail (5.95); text messaging (2.95); long distance (C)

Mathematically speaking:

29.95+5.95+2.95+C = 62.35

Solving for C

38.85+C =62.35

C =62.35-38.85

C =$23.5

Daniel spent $23.5 on long distance