Math Problem Statement

Lyle uses a streaming service to watch movies. Last month he paid $26.91 and watched 9 movies. If he watches 11 movies this month, how much will he pay the streaming service?

Solution

To determine how much Lyle will pay this month for 11 movies, we first calculate the cost per movie and then scale it up.


Step 1: Find the cost per movie

Lyle paid $26.91 last month for watching 9 movies.
The cost per movie is calculated as: Cost per movie=Total costNumber of movies=26.919=2.99\text{Cost per movie} = \frac{\text{Total cost}}{\text{Number of movies}} = \frac{26.91}{9} = 2.99 Thus, the cost per movie is $2.99.


Step 2: Calculate the cost for 11 movies

Now, Lyle plans to watch 11 movies this month. Multiply the cost per movie by 11: Total cost=Cost per movie×Number of movies=2.99×11=32.89\text{Total cost} = \text{Cost per movie} \times \text{Number of movies} = 2.99 \times 11 = 32.89 Thus, the total cost for 11 movies is $32.89.


Final Answer:

Lyle will pay $32.89.


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Here are some related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. If Lyle watches 15 movies next month, how much will he pay?
  2. What would be the cost per movie if Lyle's total payment was $45 for 15 movies?
  3. If the streaming service offers a discount of 10%, how much will Lyle pay for 11 movies?
  4. What is the total cost if the cost per movie is $3.50 and Lyle watches 12 movies?
  5. If Lyle pays a fixed fee of $20 and then $1 per movie, how much will he pay for 11 movies?

Tip: Always double-check unit rates when scaling up or down!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Unit Rate
Proportional Reasoning
Multiplication

Formulas

Cost per movie = Total cost / Number of movies
Total cost = Cost per movie × Number of movies

Theorems

Proportionality Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 6-8