Question

Six friends all use $2-off coupons to buy themselves movie tickets. They spend a total of $42. What is the price of one movie ticket without the coupon?
A. $5
B. $7
C. $9
D. $11

Answer 1

Let the regular price be p. Each friend pays p − 2, so

6(p − 2) = 42
p − 2 = 7
p = 9.

Answer: C ( \$9 ).