Question

Three people go to a restaurant. Their bill comes to $78.00. They decide to split the cost. One person pays $4.50; the next person pays 3 times that amount. How much will the third person have to pay?​

Answer 1

Third Person pays: $60

Explanation:

78.00 - 4.50 - 3(4.50) = 60

Answer 2

$60.00

Explanation:

First person:

$4.50

Second person:

3 times $4.50 = $13.50

Total of first two people:

$4.50 + $13.50 = $18.00

Third person:

$78.00 - $18.00 = $60.00

The third person pays $60.00