SOLUTION: There are 132 people in a café. Half of them pay P121.80 each and 2/3 of the remaining people pay P150 each. The rest pay P165.60 each. The manager realizes that he is still short

Question 1172093: There are 132 people in a café. Half of them pay P121.80 each and 2/3 of the remaining people pay P150 each. The rest pay P165.60 each. The manager realizes that he is still short of P330. (a) What is the total cost of the consumed coffee? (b) If everyone shares the cost of the coffee equally, how much shall each person pay?

Answer by ikleyn(52778)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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                HINT.

First, calculate how many is 1/2 of 132;

then calculate how many is 2/3 of the other half,

and finally calculate how many is the rest.

        As soon as as you determine these quantities, you will be able to complete the rest, making simple arithmetic.

You are directed, instructed and inspired.

Now boldly go forward (!)

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