You and a friend 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 costs $0.99. Can either of you have a second salad or dink? Assume there is no sales tax.

A. yes, one salad
B. yes, one of each
C. yes, one drink
D. No, you cannot

1 answer

A. yes, one salad

The total cost of one salad and one small drink is $2.49 + $0.99 = $3.48.
Since you have $8.00, you can afford one salad and one small drink, leaving you with $8.00 - $3.48 = $4.52.