Question

Several friends wanted to rent a summer cottage for $320. When two more people joined the group, each person's share was reduced by $8.00. How many were in the original group?

Answer 1

first of all :
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Let the No. of friends in original group is x
After 2 joined it will be x+2 right ?

Answer 2

yep

Answer 3

and thanks :D

Answer 4

Ok ! so firstly they have to give 320 $ each
and after the 2 more came each have to give 320-8 $ = 312 $
right ?

Answer 5

i thought it was 320/x since they each pay a share that totals up to $320

Answer 6

i said there each word that is same as u though .. :)

Answer 7

*thought

Answer 8

what do I do next?

Answer 9

hmn let me think about it

Answer 10

@waterineyes will help u

Answer 11

let the number of people joined be x....
as the cost is $320......each person's share of contribution is 320/x

is 2 more people joined the contribution is 320/x+2