Question

The Spurs charge an entrance fee of $15.50 and $2 per drink. The Rampage charge an entrance fee of $8 and $3.50 per drink. How many drinks, d, must be purchased in order for the total cost at the Spurs game and Rampage game are the same? A 2 drinks B 3 drinks C 4 drinks D 5 drinks

Answer 1

D-5

Explanation:

$2 x 5= $10 , $15.50 + $10 = $25.5

$3.50 x 5=$17.5 , $17.5 + $8 = $25.5

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Answer 2

D

Explanation:

For every drink bought at the game, the difference in the cost changes by 1.50. The difference between the entrance fees is 7.50 so just divide 7.50 by 1.50 to get 5.