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A bus is chartered by x people who are to contribute equally to the total charter cost of $600. If after the down payment each person still owes $27, how much was the down payment per person?

A. 33/x
B. 573/x
C. (600 - 27x)/x
D. 600/(27x)
E. (27x - 600)/x

With variable in answer choices Plugging numbers is the best way:

Say , x = 10 (people chartered the bus

Total charter cost = $ 600

Per person down payment contribution = 600/10 = $ 60

Remaining after down payment = $ 27

Actual down payment = 60 - 27 = $ 33 per person

Plug In x = 10 in all answer choices

Only answer choice (C) will give you $ 33.
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