The Sanchez family ordered 3 children's meals and an adult meal at a restaurant. The adult meal cost $12. The total cost of all the meals was $27. What was the price of each children's meal? *

Answer 1

3C + A +27

3C + 12 = 27

3C = 27-12 = 15

C = 15/3 = $5 for each child's meal