Multiple Choice Question

Question

Rashad purchased movie tickets for himself and two friends. After buying the tickets, he has $17 left over to buy snacks for the movie. Snack prices (including tax) are shown below:

Candy $1.50
Popcorn $4.00
Drink $2.75

Which of the following combinations of snacks could Rashad purchase?
A.
2 drinks and 3 popcorns

B.
3 popcorns and 3 candies

C.
4 popcorns and 1 candy

D.
4 drinks and 2 popcorns

Answer 1

To determine which combination of snacks Rashad could purchase with his $17, we need to calculate the total cost for each option.

1. A: 2 drinks and 3 popcorns

   • Cost = (2 drinks × $2.75) + (3 popcorns × $4.00)
   • Cost = (2 × 2.75) + (3 × 4.00)
   • Cost = 5.50 + 12.00
   • Cost = $17.50 (exceeds the budget)

2. B: 3 popcorns and 3 candies

   • Cost = (3 popcorns × $4.00) + (3 candies × $1.50)
   • Cost = (3 × 4.00) + (3 × 1.50)
   • Cost = 12.00 + 4.50
   • Cost = $16.50 (within the budget)

3. C: 4 popcorns and 1 candy

   • Cost = (4 popcorns × $4.00) + (1 candy × $1.50)
   • Cost = (4 × 4.00) + (1 × 1.50)
   • Cost = 16.00 + 1.50
   • Cost = $17.50 (exceeds the budget)

4. D: 4 drinks and 2 popcorns

   • Cost = (4 drinks × $2.75) + (2 popcorns × $4.00)
   • Cost = (4 × 2.75) + (2 × 4.00)
   • Cost = 11.00 + 8.00
   • Cost = $19.00 (exceeds the budget)

After checking all options, the only valid combination Rashad could purchase is:

B. 3 popcorns and 3 candies (costing $16.50 which is within the $17 budget).