Question

Benny bought a soft drink for $\$3$ and 6 ice creams. He spent a total of $\$25$. Which is the correct algebraic equation to find the cost of each ice cream?

• A. $25=3+6x$
• B. $25=3-6x$
• C. $25=3+\frac{x}{6}$
• D. $25=3x+6$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $25=3+6x$

Cost of soft drink $=\$3$
Let the cost of each ice cream be $\$x$
Total cost of 6 ice creams $=\$x\times 6=\$6x$

Total money spent $=\$25$
Total money spent = Cost of Soft drink + Total cost of 6 ice cream
$\Rightarrow 25=3+6x$