Question

Hallie is in 6th grade and she can buy movie tickets for $8.25. Hallie’s father was in 6th grade in 1987 when movie tickets cost $3.75.On Hallie’s 12th birthday, her father said,When I turned 12, my dad gave me $20 so I could go with three of my friends to the movies and buy a large popcorn. I’m going to give you some money so you can take three of your friends to the movies and buy a large popcorn. How much money do you think her father should give her?

Answer 1

Given:-

​​​​Hallie is in 6th grade and she can buy movie tickets for $8.25. Hallie’s father was in 6th grade in 1987 when movie tickets cost $3.75. On Hallie’s 12th birthday, her father said, When I turned 12, my dad gave me $20 so I could go with three of my friends to the movies and buy a large popcorn. I’m going to give you some money so you can take three of your friends to the movies and buy a large popcorn.

To find:-

How much money do you think her father should give her?

So now we simplify,

$\frac{8.25}{3.75}\times20=44$

Her father should give $44.