Question

4. Four friends went on a trip to Mexico. They rented a car for eight days which cost
them $55 per day. They also paid for gasoline, which cost $25 per day, and rented
a hotel room at $129 per day. The four friends split the cost of all these expenses.
How much did each friend spend?

Answer 1

Explanation:

So, I know a lot of people won't do it this way, but this is how I would do it.

First, multiply each expense by eight (eight for the eight days)

$55 x 8 = 440

$25 x 8 = 200

$129 x 8 = 1032

Next, take the three answers and add them together:

440 + 200 + 1032 = 1672

Lastly, divide 1672 by four (four for the four friends)

1672/4 = 418

There you go! Here is your answer. Each friend paid $418

Hope I helped! :D