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A group of roommates decide to split the cost of a new sofa. If s is the cost of the sofa and n is the number of roommates, the formula c= s/n determines each person’s share of the cost. If the new sofa costs $955 and 4 roommates live in the house, what is each person’s share?


A.

$382.00


B.

$238.75


C.

$221.25


D.

$95.50

Verified Answer :

B$238.75 because $955 divided by 4 is $238.75

Answer: Each person´s share of the cost is $238.75 (option b)

Step-by-step explanation:

Hi, to solve this problem we have to analyze the information given:

  • Cost of the sofa (s) = $955
  • Number of roommates (n) = 4

Cost: c

Formula: c= s/n

To calculate each person´s share we simply have to use the formula, using the values given:

So:

c = $955 /4 = $238.75

Each person´s share of the cost is $238.75 (option b)

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