Q38. - Algebra 1

Question

Write a problem based on the following information:

$m=$ number of movies rented; $10+1.50m=14.50$

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The problem is:

“A CD shop charges $10 as security and $1.50 per movie from customers. A man paid $14.50 as the total bill. Find the total number of movies he got”.

Step 1. Given information.

The given information is:

$m=$a  number of movies rented; $10+1.50m=14.50$.

Step 2. Break the terms and write sentences.

Consider a man going to a CD shop and buying movie CDs on rent.

According to the given information, the man gave to shopkeeper $1.50 per movie and an extra $10 as security.

Step 3. Write the problem.

The problem can be framed as in below:

A CD shop charges $10 as security and $1.50 per movie from customers. A man paid $14.50 as the total bill. Find the total number of movies he got.