A teacher is choosing between two options for a class field trip to an orchard

Question

.• At Orchard A, admission costs $9 per person, and 3 chaperones are required.

• At Orchard B, the cost is $10 per person, but only 1 chaperone is required.

• At each orchard, the same price applies to both chaperones and students

Which orchard would be cheaper to visit if the class has 18 students?

(1 point)
Responses

Not enough information

They cost the same

Orchard B

Orchard A

Answer 1

To find out which orchard would be cheaper for a class of 18 students, we can calculate the total cost for each option.

For Orchard A:

• Admission cost per person: $9
• Number of people (students + chaperones): 18 students + 3 chaperones = 21 people
• Total cost for Orchard A = 21 people × $9/person = $189

For Orchard B:

• Admission cost per person: $10
• Number of people (students + chaperones): 18 students + 1 chaperone = 19 people
• Total cost for Orchard B = 19 people × $10/person = $190

Now we can compare the total costs:

• Orchard A: $189
• Orchard B: $190

Conclusion: Orchard A is cheaper.

So, the correct response is: Orchard A