ashad 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:

Question

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 combinations of snacks Rashad could purchase, we need to calculate the total cost of each combination and see if it is less than or equal to his remaining money of $17.

Let's calculate the total cost for each option:

A. 2 drinks and 3 popcorns

• Cost of 2 drinks: 2 * $2.75 = $5.50
• Cost of 3 popcorns: 3 * $4.00 = $12.00
• Total cost: $5.50 + $12.00 = $17.50 (not affordable)

B. 3 popcorns and 3 candies

• Cost of 3 popcorns: 3 * $4.00 = $12.00
• Cost of 3 candies: 3 * $1.50 = $4.50
• Total cost: $12.00 + $4.50 = $16.50 (affordable)

C. 4 popcorns and 1 candy

• Cost of 4 popcorns: 4 * $4.00 = $16.00
• Cost of 1 candy: 1 * $1.50 = $1.50
• Total cost: $16.00 + $1.50 = $17.50 (not affordable)

D. 4 drinks and 2 popcorns

• Cost of 4 drinks: 4 * $2.75 = $11.00
• Cost of 2 popcorns: 2 * $4.00 = $8.00
• Total cost: $11.00 + $8.00 = $19.00 (not affordable)

After evaluating all options, the only combination that Rashad can purchase within his budget of $17 is:

B. 3 popcorns and 3 candies.