Charlie and Andie solve this problem in two different ways.

Question

A family of 6
spent $
74
at the movie theater.
They bought $
26
worth of snacks and a ticket for each family member.
What is the price of each ticket if all tickets are the same price?

Use the drop-down menus to complete the sentences below.

Answer 1

Charlie solved the problem by dividing the total amount spent by the number of family members.

Andie solved the problem by subtracting the cost of snacks from the total amount spent, and then dividing the remaining amount by the number of family members.