Solve the word problem.

A group of roommates decide to split the cost of a television for their house. If a is the amount spent on the television and n is the number of roommates, the formula C = a/n determines each person’s share of the cost. Each person’s share was $179.60 and 5 roommates live in the house.

What was the cost of the television?

A.
$184.60

B.
$679.60

C.
$898.00

D.
$900.00

Question

Solve the word problem. 
 
A group of roommates decide to split the cost of a television for their house. If a is the amount spent on the television and n is the number of roommates, the formula C = a/n   determines each person’s share of the cost. Each person’s share was $179.60 and 5 roommates live in the house. 
 
What was the cost of the television?
 
 A.
$184.60
 
 B.
$679.60
 
 C.
$898.00
 
 D.
$900.00