6 college students went on Spring Break. They stayed at a hotel in 3 double rooms near the beach for 5 nights. Tax was 15%. How much did they spend per person? (double rooms cost: 74.50)

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anonymous · Answer

A. $186.25 B. $214.19 C. $122.92 D. $141.35

anonymous · Answer

first, what was the cost before taxes:

pretax total cost: 3 rooms x 74.50, x 5 nights

anonymous · Answer

1,117.50

anonymous · Answer

ok then take that and add tax like so:

$1,117.50 x ( 1 + 0.15)

anonymous · Answer

0.15 corresponds to the 15%

anonymous · Answer

so then that would be 1285.13 right?

anonymous · Answer

yes

anonymous · Answer

divide by 6 to get per person

anonymous · Answer

why by 6?

anonymous · Answer

6 college students went on Spring Break, ... How much did they spend per person?

anonymous · Answer

oh! sorry didnt see that. hah
okay, thanks so much! :)