Question

Isaiah has $20 to spend on bowling. He has four bowling alleys to choose from, and the price each charges for a game is shown in the table.

Prices at Four Bowling Alleys
Bowling Alley
Price per Game
A
$4.25
B
$5.25
C
$3.75
D
$3.50

Which can he afford?
4 games at bowling alley B
5 games at bowling alley C
5 games at bowling alley A
6 games at bowling alley D

Answer 1

To determine what Isaiah can afford, we need to calculate the total cost for each option based on the prices given for the bowling alleys.

1. **4 games at Bowling Alley B**:
\[
\text{Total Cost} = 4 \text{ games} \times 5.25 = 21.00
\]

2. **5 games at Bowling Alley C**:
\[
\text{Total Cost} = 5 \text{ games} \times 3.75 = 18.75
\]

3. **5 games at Bowling Alley A**:
\[
\text{Total Cost} = 5 \text{ games} \times 4.25 = 21.25
\]

4. **6 games at Bowling Alley D**:
\[
\text{Total Cost} = 6 \text{ games} \times 3.50 = 21.00
\]

Now, compare each total cost to Isaiah's budget of $20:

- **Bowling Alley B**: $21.00 (not affordable)
- **Bowling Alley C**: $18.75 (affordable)
- **Bowling Alley A**: $21.25 (not affordable)
- **Bowling Alley D**: $21.00 (not affordable)

Thus, the only option Isaiah can afford is **5 games at Bowling Alley C** for $18.75.