Isaiah has $20 to spend on bowling. He has four bowling alleys to choose from, and the price each charges for a game is shown in the table.

Question

Prices at Four Bowling Alleys
Bowling Alley
Price per Game
A
$4.25
B
$5.25
C
$3.75
D
$3.50

Which can he afford?
4 games at bowling alley B
5 games at bowling alley C
5 games at bowling alley A
6 games at bowling alley D

Answer 1

To determine what Isaiah can afford, we need to calculate the total cost for each option based on the prices given for the bowling alleys.

1. 4 games at Bowling Alley B: \[ \text{Total Cost} = 4 \text{ games} \times 5.25 = 21.00 \]

2. 5 games at Bowling Alley C: \[ \text{Total Cost} = 5 \text{ games} \times 3.75 = 18.75 \]

3. 5 games at Bowling Alley A: \[ \text{Total Cost} = 5 \text{ games} \times 4.25 = 21.25 \]

4. 6 games at Bowling Alley D: \[ \text{Total Cost} = 6 \text{ games} \times 3.50 = 21.00 \]

Now, compare each total cost to Isaiah's budget of $20:

• Bowling Alley B: $21.00 (not affordable)
• Bowling Alley C: $18.75 (affordable)
• Bowling Alley A: $21.25 (not affordable)
• Bowling Alley D: $21.00 (not affordable)

Thus, the only option Isaiah can afford is 5 games at Bowling Alley C for $18.75.