Question

With $\$92$ in his pocket, Robert headed to a park. He bought four ice creams and 25 candies. It costs $\$2$ for each candy. Now he left with the remaining balance of $\$30$. How much does each ice cream cost?

• A. 3
• B. 4
• C. 5
• D. 6

Answer 1

The correct option is A 3

Let the price of each icecream be $\$x$.

Cost of 4 ice creams$=\$4x$

Cost of 1 candy $=\$50$
Cost of 25 candies $=25\times 2=\$50$

Amount left with Robert $=\$30$

Cost of 4 ice creams + Cost of 25 candies + Amount left with Robert = Total money he had initially

$\Rightarrow 4x+50+30=92$
$\Rightarrow 4x+80=92$
$\Rightarrow 4x=92-80\Rightarrow 4x=12$
$\Rightarrow x=\frac{12}{4}\Rightarrow x=3$
Hence, Cost of each icecream is $\$3$