Solving word problems
Winston’s father wants to buy a new television. The television costs $2479. Winston’s father said he will pay $1544. The rest of the money must be paid in equal amounts by 5 members of the family. How much does each person have to pay? Start by drawing a model.
2479
1544
left to pay
To calculate what the family members must pay subtract 1544 from 2479.
1 2 14 4 7 9 − 1 5 4 4 9 3 5
Winston’s family must pay $935 in total.
935
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Divide 935 by 5 to find out what each person must pay.
1 8 7
5 9
4 3
3 5
Each family member pays $187.
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