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?

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Gilberto Hayes

13 June, 21:34

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?

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Alana Pacheco · Answer 1

To calculate this, you have to do a simple equation of $955 that you divide with 4.

In this case s = 955 and n = 4

so c = s/n:

955/4

c = 238.75

The answer is 238.75