How much would each of the 4 save if they can get a fifth person to join them and the 5 people equally divide the price of the 5-ticket block?

Question

Four students about to purchase concert tickets for $18.50 for each ticket discover that
they may purchase a block of 5 tickets for $80.00. How much would each of the 4 save
if they can get a fifth person to join them and the 5 people equally divide the price of
the 5-ticket block?

Answer 1

Let's start with the end of the question - if they get a fifth person, then everyone will pay one-fifth of $80 for his or her ticket.  80/5=16, so each person would pay $16. 

 

However, the question asks "how much would each person save?".  The original ticket cost was $18.50, so we can subtract $16 from $18.50 to find out how much less they would pay with the block of tickets.  18.5-16=2.5, so they would each save $2.50. 

 

I hope this helps!  Thanks for putting the full text of your question.

 

-Miranda

Answer 2

$80/5=$16 per person instead of $18.50 per person, a savings of $18.50-$16=$2.50 per person

Answer 3

Hi Bree;

 

($18.50/ticket)-($80.00/5 tickets)=x

Please note the units of $/ticket. The units must align.  It is a good idea to verify this before proceeding with calculations.

 

($18.50/ticket)-($16.00/ticket)=$2.50/ticket

 

Please note that all figures include the quantity of cents.  Even when such is zero, it must be indicated to maintain consistency throughout the equation.