Question

carlos is saving for a new bike that costs $280 total. so far he has $240. this month only, the bike is $45 off. this is the only sale on the bike this year. before buying the bike, he decides to go to an amusement park with his friends this month, and spends $60 of the money he saved. (a) how much money does carlos have after going to the amusement park? (b) what is the sale price of the bike this month? (c) select the true statement. even though carlos went to the amusement park, he can still afford the bike this month. carloss decision to go to the amusement park means he cannot afford the bike this month.

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate money after amusement park

Subtract the amount spent at amusement park from the initial saved amount.
$240 - 60=180$

Step2: Calculate sale - price of bike

Subtract the discount from the original price of the bike.
$280 - 45 = 235$

Step3: Compare money and sale - price

Compare the money Carlos has after the amusement park visit with the sale - price of the bike.
Since $180<235$, he cannot afford the bike.

Answer:

(a) $180
(b) $235
(c) Carlos's decision to go to the amusement park means he cannot afford the bike this month.