A group of roommates decide to split the cost of a new sofa. If s is the cost of the sofa and n is the number of roommates, the formula c= s/n determines each person's share of the cost. If the new sofa costs $955 and 4 roommates live in the house, what is each person's share?

A. $382.00
B. $238.75
C. $221.25
D. $95.50

Question

A group of roommates decide to split the cost of a new sofa. If s is the cost of the sofa and n is the number of roommates, the formula c= s/n determines each person's share of the cost. If the new sofa costs $955 and 4 roommates live in the house, what is each person's share?

A. $382.00
B. $238.75
C. $221.25
D. $95.50

kamibug · Answer

Plug the known info into the formula.
s = 955 and n = 4
c = s/n
c = 955/4
Just divide to get your answer! :)