A return rail ticket costs £24.60 for an adult and half price for a child. What is the cost for 2 adults and 3 children?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. £86.10
- Step 1: Child fare: £24.60 ÷ 2 = £12.30. Step 2. 2 adults: £49.20, 3 children: £36.90. Step 3. £49.20 + £36.90 = £86.10. Answer: £86.10. Why not the others: £61.50: This charges all five people the child fare. £123.00: This charges all five people the adult fare. £98.40: This charges 3 adults and 2 children.
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