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Jason charged for the house

by sanju09 » Wed May 02, 2012 2:45 am
Jason collects x dollars by renting out his family's house while they are on vacation. He also receives a 2-dollar tip from the renters. Jason's family has five members including Jason, and all of the money Jason receives from the renters including the tip is divided evenly amongst the five family members. Jason spends six dollars of his share leaving him with y dollars from the rental venture. Which of the following represents the amount, x, that Jason charged for the house rental?
(A) 5 · (y + 6) / 2
(B) ((y + 6) / 5) - 2
(C) 5y + 28
(D) 5y + 8
(E) 2 · (y + 6) / 5


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by avinashrao9 » Wed May 02, 2012 2:56 am
Total rent is x+2
On splitting the amount equally among 5 members, Jason's share would be (x+2)/5
Jason spends $6 from his share to be left with y dollars

((x+2)/5)-6 = y

Solving, u get
x = 5y + 28

Answer: (C)

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by sanju09 » Wed May 02, 2012 3:08 am
avinashrao9 wrote:Total rent is x+2
On splitting the amount equally among 5 members, Jason's share would be (x+2)/5
Jason spends $6 from his share to be left with y dollars

((x+2)/5)-6 = y

Solving, u get
x = 5y + 28

Answer: (C)
well done avinashrao9
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