Wordy Real-Life Problems

What is the total cost for a return car journey from Carlisle to Manchester if it uses 4/7 of a tank costing £36 for a full tank?

The cost of the journey is £32.

What is Plan A's cost for 102 units of water at 23p per unit?

Cost with plan A: 102 x £0.23 = £23.46.

Which is cheaper for a household using 102 units of water in a month: Plan A or Plan B?

Plan B is cheaper, costing £23.22 compared to Plan A's £23.46.

How many packets of dog food does Vashti need for 3 dogs over 4 weeks?

Vashti needs 168 packets of food.

How much does Vashti need to spend on dog food if she has to buy whole boxes costing £12.50 each?

Vashti needs to spend £112.50 for 9 boxes.

How do you calculate the total cost using two different water price plans?

Compare the total costs from both plan A and plan B based on usage.

How many boxes does Vashti need to buy if a box contains 20 packets and she requires 168 packets?

Vashti needs to buy 9 boxes.

What is the fixed cost for Plan B offered by the water company?

The fixed cost for Plan B is £12.

If a household uses 102 units with Plan B at 11p per unit, what is the variable cost?

The variable cost is £11.22.

Calculate the total cost for Plan B with a fixed cost of £12 and 102 units at 11p each.

Total cost with Plan B: £12 + (102 x £0.11) = £23.22.