Math Question for Work

Question

Below are the group rates (20+ people) for the Sightseeing Cruise.

One Adult (16 yrs old or older) = $19 One Child (3 to 15 yrs old) = $9 *20th ticket (highest priced) is complimentary

A group of 12 adults and 19 children ride the Sightseeing Cruise. What is the total bill? *

Answer 1

You have 2 different ticket prices here, and each different ticket price should be multiplied by the number of people needing that price. So in this example, 12 adults each need a ticket, each ticket costs $19 . 12 x $19 + $money needed for adults. Likewise, 19 children each need a ticket that costs $9, so 19 x $9 = $money needed for the kids' tickets. Add up those 2 amounts to get the total. BUT...remember that the 20th person is complimentary (FREE), and that is figured on the highest price ticket - the adult ticket. So subtract $19 from that total to get the actual total with the discount.