Answer to Question #277947 in Math for gronk

Question

3.  Jim works in a concession stand three nights a week for 22 weeks. He is allowed to have one free drink, the second drink at half price, and the third at full price. Jim averages three 50-cent drinks each time he works, but does not pay for any. How much money is he not paying per week?  (a) __________ For four weeks?  (b) __________ For 22 weeks?  (c) ________

Answer 1

Jim is not paying $0.5(\$0.5)+\$0.5=\$0.75$ in each night he works.

(a)

Jim is not paying $3(\$0.75)=\$2.25$ per week.

(b)

Jim is not paying $4(\$2.25)=\$9$ for four weeks.

(c)

Jim is not paying $22(\$2.25=\$49.50$ for 22 weeks.