A school trip costs $15 per student. The bus costs $200. If 25 students go, how much does each student actually pay to cover all costs?
Answer
$23
How to solve it
1
Bus cost: $200
2
Number of students: 25
3
Bus cost per student: $200 ÷ 25 = $8
4
Activity cost: $15
5
Total per student: $8 + $15 = $23
Hints
First calculate bus cost per student
Add the activity cost
Each student pays their share of both costs