Question

Paul bought a student discount card for the bus. The card allows him to buy daily bus passes for $1.70.
After one month, Paul bought 16 passes and spent a total of $35.20.
How much did he spend on the student discount card?

Answer 1

He spent $22.5 on the student discount card.

This question is solved using proportions.

The cost of each card is of $1.50.

Paul bought 15 passes, that is, 15 cards.

Considering that he bought 15 cards, each for $1.50, his spending was of:

He spent $22.5 on the student discount card.