AlgebraEasy–MediumRides within an amusement budget
Algebra practice question
Entry to a fair costs $18, and each ride costs $2.50. With $40 to spend in total, what is the greatest number of rides a visitor can go on?
Answer: 8
After entry, $22 remains: 2.50r ≤ 22 gives r ≤ 8.8, so 8 rides.
Common wrong answers
- If you answered 9
- Nine rides cost $22.50, pushing the total to $40.50 — over budget.
- If you answered 16
- Remember the $18 entry fee; only $22 is left for rides.
- If you answered 8.8
- Rides come whole; round 8.8 down.
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