Asked by Terra

Sam and 3 friends ate lunch at Red Lobster. They decided to split the bill evenly. The total bill was $71.80. How much was each person's share?

*Note: Please do not just give me the answer, but also show me how said answer was achieved and the steps to take to get there. Thank you very much.
Answered by Ms. Sue
Divide.

Answered by Terra
Okay. I have tried dividing but was unsure of my result. I have now found my error and will redo my division. Then I will let you see my process of what I have done.
Answered by Ms. Sue
Good!
Answered by Terra
This is where I believe I have found my error. This was my work:

23.9
_______
3) 71.80
- 69
______
28
-27
____
10
-9
____
1

I have been caught in a place where I am stuck; doomed to repeat the same 23.999...pattern so I do I round it up to_______ or-?
Answered by Ms. Sue
But 4 people are sharing the bill.



Answered by Anonymous
Thank you so much! That's right-Sam is paying too! I did not even think of that! I will definitly recommend this site to all of my friends, but in the meantime, I'VE got some math work to do :)
Answered by Ms. Sue
You're very welcome. I'm glad that I could help you.

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