Question

A boy went to a sports store with $50 and wanted to buy multiple pieces of equipment.

$\begin{array}{cc}\text{Object}& \text{Price (in}\$\\ \text{Bat}& 30\\ \text{Ball}& 5\\ \text{Gloves}& \text{20}\\ \text{Helmet}& 25\end{array}$

Which of the following combinations can the boy purchase?

• A. Bat and helmet
• B. Bat, ball, and helmet
• C. Ball, gloves, and helmet
• D. Bat, ball, and gloves

Answer 1

The correct option is C Ball, gloves, and helmet

Given: The boy had $\$50.$
As per the options, if the boy bought a bat, ball, and gloves, the total cost would be
$30+5+20=55.$
If the boy bought a bat, ball, and helmet, the total cost would be $30+5+25=\$60.$
If the boy bought a ball, gloves, and helmet, the total cost would be $5+20+25=\$50.$
If the boy bought a bat and helmet, the total cost would be $30+25=\$55.$
Hence, from the options given, the boy could purchase a ball, gloves, and helmet.