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| − | Since Judy's | + | First we need to find the bill for one person. Since 7 other friends payed <math>2.50 each, we get to know that Judy's part (and her friends's parts) is/are </math>17.50. To get the total bill, We multiply 17.50 by 8 to get the total bill which leaves with \boxed{\textbf{(C)} \ \text{\textdollar}140}$. ~avamarora |
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Revision as of 16:03, 2 November 2020
Problem
Eight friends ate at a restaurant and agreed to share the bill equally. Because Judi forgot her money, each of her seven friends paid an extra $2.50 to cover her portion of the total bill. What was the total bill?
Solution
First we need to find the bill for one person. Since 7 other friends payed 
17.50. To get the total bill, We multiply 17.50 by 8 to get the total bill which leaves with \boxed{\textbf{(C)} \ \text{\textdollar}140}$. ~avamarora
See Also
| 2013 AMC 8 (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
| Preceded by Problem 3 |
Followed by Problem 5 | |
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| All AJHSME/AMC 8 Problems and Solutions | ||
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