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

cakt07 · Answer

my answer was C... someone help O-O

cakt07 · Answer

OH NVM THE ANSWER IS C! :D Figured it out!

anonymous · Answer

@cakt07 
Correct the answer is C :3

cakt07 · Answer

Thanks :D!