Question

question 4

you attend a working dinner with four other colleagues. since alcohol is not reimbursed by your company, your party receives two separate bills: one for food ($156.65) and one for alcohol ($49.50). each bill needs to be split 5 ways.

how much do you owe for each bill?

$31.33 for food and $99.0 for alcohol
$3.13 for food and $9.90 for alcohol
$31.33 for food and $0.99 for alcohol
$31.33 for food and $9.90 for alcohol

Explanation:

Calculate the individual share for the food bill

$$ \text{Food share} = \frac{\$156.65}{5} = \$31.33 $$

Calculate the individual share for the alcohol bill

$$ \text{Alcohol share} = \frac{\$49.50}{5} = \$9.90 $$

Match the calculated values to the options

$$ \text{Food} = \$31.33,\quad \text{Alcohol} = \$9.90 $$

Answer:

• (A) $31.33 for food and $99.0 for alcohol
• (B) $3.13 for food and $9.90 for alcohol
• (C) $31.33 for food and $0.99 for alcohol
• (D) $31.33 for food and $9.90 for alcohol (Correct answer)