Question

A rental car cost a total of $282 for a week. six students shared the car. how much should each pay?
a. $48
b. $35
c. $50
d. $47

Answer 1

282 should be distributed among 6 students.
282/6
$ 47

Answer is d.

Answer 2

Answer:  The correct option is (d) $47.

Step-by-step explanation:  Given that a rental car cost a total of $282 for a week and six students shared the car.

We are to find the amount that each student should pay.

We will be using the Unitary method to solve the given problem.

Amount paid by six students = $282.

Therefore, the amount that should be paid by 1 student is given by

$\dfrac{282}{6}=\ 47.$

Thus, each student should pay $47.

Option (d) is CORRECT.