Question

A family of five people has $240 to spend on fishing rods and fishing licenses. They spend a total of $20 on licenses. Assuming they buy 5 identical rods, what is the maximum amount they can spend on each rod?

Answer 1

The have 240 and they spend 20 on license so 240 - 20 =220 . There 5 people so the rods will be 5x , therefore 5x=220 that is x= 44

Answer 2

$44

Explanation:

$240 total

-20 on licences

$220

220=5x

x=44