For a concert, 19 boys and 22 girls bought tickets from the music club. The total cost of the tickets was $256. This total cost includes a $10 tax. What was the cost of each ticket, not including the tax?

Question

Part A
Which of the following steps are needed to solve this problem? Select all that apply.

(1 point)
Responses

Subtract 19 from 22 to find out how many more girls than boys went to the concert.

Subtract 19 from 22 to find out how many more girls than boys went to the concert.

Add 19 and 22 to find the total number of students who attended the concert.

Add 19 and 22 to find the total number of students who attended the concert.

Add $10 to $256 to find the total cost of the tickets without the tax.

Add $10 to $256 to find the total cost of the tickets without the tax.

Subtract $10 from $256 to find the total cost of the tickets without the tax.

Subtract $10 from $256 to find the total cost of the tickets without the tax.

Divide $256 by 10 to find the total cost of the tickets without the tax.

Divide $256 by 10 to find the total cost of the tickets without the tax.

Answer 1

To solve the problem of finding the cost of each ticket not including the tax, the necessary steps would include:

1. Add 19 and 22 to find the total number of students who attended the concert.

   • This step is relevant to understand the total number of tickets sold.

2. Subtract $10 from $256 to find the total cost of the tickets without the tax.

   • This step is essential because you need to determine the amount spent on the tickets excluding the tax to find the cost per ticket.

So, the correct responses to select are:

• Add 19 and 22 to find the total number of students who attended the concert.
• Subtract $10 from $256 to find the total cost of the tickets without the tax.