SOLUTION: A group of 5 friends went to a sporting event. It cost a total of $40 for them to get in. How much did it cost for each of them to get in

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Question 1009193: A group of
5
friends went to a sporting event. It cost a total of
$40
for them to get in. How much did it cost for each of them to get in




Answer by farohw(175) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Let x = the cost of each person.

5x = 40

5x/5 = 40/5

x = 8

or you can simply divide $40/5 = 8.

$8 is the cost of admission for each.