PSAT Math Multiple-Choice Question 267: Answer and Explanation

Question: 267

A coffee service provides catering to a large corporate event. The service has an agreement to charge the hosting company only 95 cents per coffee given at the event. If they serve 261 cups of coffee, how much will the coffee bill be to the hosts?

• A. $257.95
• B. $275.45
• C. $274.75
• D. $247.95

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

The bill will be $247.95 because 261 cups x $0.95 per cup = $247.95. See Lesson: Solving Real World Mathematical Problems.