Question

Molly is having her birthday party at Pizza Party Palace. The costs involved are listed below. Pizza Party Palace requires a 10% deposit prior to the date of the event. If the deposit has been paid, how much is still owed for Molly's party?

Party Prices
• Food & Drink $250
• Game Tokens $100
• Other $70
A.
$84
B.
$336
C.
$378
D.
$42

Answer 1

C. $378

Explanation:

Total cost of party = food & drink + game tokens + other

= 250 + 100 + 70

= $420

Deposit = 10% of total cost

= 10% of $420

= 0.1 x 420

= $42

Total cost still to pay = total cost - deposit

= 420 - 42

= $378