Question

Nina and 2 friends ate lunch at a cafe. They decided to split the bill evenly. The total bill was $17.85. How much was each persons share ?

Answer 1

Each person paid $5.95.

Explanation:

If Nina and two friends are eating, then there are three people total. If three people want to split the bill evenly, we must figure out what number goes into 17.85 exactly three times. We must find x in the following equal equations.

`x+x+x=17.85`

OR

`3*x=17.85`

Both mean the same thing. This can be easily solved by dividing 17.85 by three.

`17.85/3=5.95`

Therefore, each person paid $5.95.