Bunuel wrote:
A certain fishing boat is chartered by 6 people who are to contribute equally to the total charter cost of $480. If each person contributes equally to a $150 down payment, how much of the charter cost will each person still owe?
(A) $80
(B) $66
(C) $55
(D) $50
(E)$45
$480/6 =$80 . So, each of the 6 people must contribute $80 to the total charter cost.
$150/6 =$25 . So, each of the 6 people contributes$25 to the $150 down payment.
Amount each person still owes$80 -$25 = $55.
Answer: C
Cheers,
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