Which shows a correct order to solve this story problem?

Kristie bought 4 drinks for $1.99 each and 4 muffins for $1.20 each at the local café. She left a $2.30 tip for the server. How much did Kristie have left from the $30 she took to the café?

A.

Step 1: Add the price of a muffin to the price of a drink.

Step 2: Multiply that total by 4.

Step 3: Subtract the total amount from $30.

Step 4: Add the tip.

B.

Step 1: Add the price of a drink and the tip.

Step 2: Add the price of a muffin to the total from Step 1.

Step 3: Multiply that total by 4.

Step 4: Subtract that total amount from $30.

C.

Step 1: Calculate the price of 4 drinks.

Step 2: Calculate the price of 4 muffins.

Step 3: Add the total amounts from Steps 1 and 2 to $2.30.

Step 4: Subtract that total amount from $30.

Question

Carley Cobb

Mathematics

2 May, 04:58

Which shows a correct order to solve this story problem?

Kristie bought 4 drinks for $1.99 each and 4 muffins for $1.20 each at the local café. She left a $2.30 tip for the server. How much did Kristie have left from the $30 she took to the café?

A.

Step 1: Add the price of a muffin to the price of a drink.

Step 2: Multiply that total by 4.

Step 3: Subtract the total amount from $30.

Step 4: Add the tip.

B.

Step 1: Add the price of a drink and the tip.

Step 2: Add the price of a muffin to the total from Step 1.

Step 3: Multiply that total by 4.

Step 4: Subtract that total amount from $30.

C.

Step 1: Calculate the price of 4 drinks.

Step 2: Calculate the price of 4 muffins.

Step 3: Add the total amounts from Steps 1 and 2 to $2.30.

Step 4: Subtract that total amount from $30.

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Answers (1)

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Krish Bradshaw · Answer 1

Multiply $1.99 by 4 for the drinks. Then $1.20 by 4 for the muffins. Add both of the amounts from the drinks and muffins with the tip of $2.30. Then subtract $30 from the other total. Then you have your answer.