ou and a friend both would like a salad and a small drink. Between the two of you, you have $8.00. A salad costs $2.49 and a small drink is $0.99. Can either of you have a second salad or a drink? Assume there is no sales tax.

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Responses

yes, one salad
yes, one salad

yes, one of each
yes, one of each

yes, one drink
yes, one drink

No, you cannot.

1 answer

No, you cannot.

If you both have a salad and a small drink, the total cost would be $7.92 ($2.49 + $2.49 + $0.99 + $0.99) which is more than the $8.00 you have. Therefore, you cannot afford a second salad or drink.