In a survey of the students' lunch preferences at a school, 523 said they prefer chicken, 295 said they prefer pasta, and 126 said they prefer salad.
How many more students prefer chicken than students combined who prefer pasta and salad?
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Responses
73
73
102
102
354
354
397
The correct answer is 397.
To find the difference in the number of students who prefer chicken and students who prefer pasta and salad, we need to calculate:
Number of students who prefer chicken - (Number of students who prefer pasta + Number of students who prefer salad)
523 - (295 + 126) = 523 - 421 = 102
Therefore, 102 more students prefer chicken than students who prefer pasta and salad combined.
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Apologies for the confusion. Upon rechecking the calculations, the correct answer is 73, not 397.
Number of students who prefer chicken - (Number of students who prefer pasta + Number of students who prefer salad)
523 - (295 + 126) = 523 - 421 = 102
So, 102 students prefer chicken more than pasta and salad combined.
A 4-pound bag of grass seed costs $20. A 12-pound bag of grass seed costs $36.
How much less does each pound of grass seed cost if a customer buys a 12-pound bag?
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Responses
The costs for each pound are the same.
The costs for each pound are the same.
The cost for each pound is $1 less.
The cost for each pound is $1 less.
The cost for each pound is $2 less.
The cost for each pound is $2 less.
The cost for each pound is $3 less.
The cost for each pound is $3 less.
To find out how much less each pound of grass seed costs when buying a 12-pound bag compared to a 4-pound bag, you need to calculate the difference in cost per pound.
Cost per pound for the 4-pound bag = Total cost of the bag / Weight of the bag
Cost per pound for the 4-pound bag = $20 / 4 pounds
Cost per pound for the 4-pound bag = $5 per pound
Cost per pound for the 12-pound bag = Total cost of the bag / Weight of the bag
Cost per pound for the 12-pound bag = $36 / 12 pounds
Cost per pound for the 12-pound bag = $3 per pound
To find the difference in cost per pound:
Cost per pound for the 4-pound bag - Cost per pound for the 12-pound bag
$5 per pound - $3 per pound = $2 per pound
Therefore, each pound of grass seed costs $2 less if a customer buys a 12-pound bag compared to a 4-pound bag. The answer is "The cost for each pound is $2 less."
ur sure
Apologies for the confusion earlier. I made an error in my previous response. Let's calculate the correct answer.
Cost per pound for the 4-pound bag = Total cost of the bag / Weight of the bag
Cost per pound for the 4-pound bag = $20 / 4 pounds
Cost per pound for the 4-pound bag = $5 per pound
Cost per pound for the 12-pound bag = Total cost of the bag / Weight of the bag
Cost per pound for the 12-pound bag = $36 / 12 pounds
Cost per pound for the 12-pound bag = $3 per pound
To find the difference in cost per pound:
Cost per pound for the 4-pound bag - Cost per pound for the 12-pound bag
$5 per pound - $3 per pound = $2 per pound
Therefore, each pound of grass seed costs $2 less if a customer buys a 12-pound bag compared to a 4-pound bag. The answer is "The cost for each pound is $2 less."
Peter buys 8 yards of rope to make a swing. James spends $20 on rope. How much do the two boys spend in all?
Item Cost
Nails $3 per package
Rope $4 per yard
Scissors $8
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Responses
$24
$24
$28
$28
$32
$32
$52
To calculate the total amount spent by Peter and James, we need to determine the cost of the rope for Peter and add it to the amount James spent.
Peter buys 8 yards of rope, and the cost of rope is $4 per yard.
Cost of rope for Peter = 8 yards * $4/yard = $32
James spends $20 on rope.
Total amount spent by Peter and James = Cost of rope for Peter + Amount James spent
Total amount spent by Peter and James = $32 + $20 = $52
Therefore, the two boys spend a total of $52.
Sandra earns $3 for each bead necklace that she makes. She spends all the money she earns from selling 8 necklaces on 4 books. Each book costs the same amount.
Part A
Complete the statements below to explain how to calculate the cost of each book, c. Drag and drop the choices into the boxes. Each choice may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
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Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
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Question 2
Part B
Charms cost $2 each. How many bead necklaces would Sandra have to sell to buy 9 charms?
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Responses
6
6
9
9
11
11
12
12