Delicious Ice Cream Stand: Cost Calculation
How does the ice cream stand calculate the cost of an ice cream cone?
The ice cream stand uses the expression [2 + 0.5x] to determine the cost, in dollars, of an ice cream cone that has [x] scoops of ice cream. What is the cost, in dollars, of an ice cream cone with [5] scoops of ice cream?
Cost Calculation for Ice Cream Cone
The cost of an ice cream cone with 5 scoops of ice cream is $4.50, as calculated by substituting x with 5 in the expression [2 + 0.5x].
At the Delicious Ice Cream Stand, the cost of an ice cream cone is determined by the expression [2 + 0.5x]. This means that the base cost of an ice cream cone is $2, and there is an additional cost of $0.50 for each scoop of ice cream added.
When we substitute x with 5 in the expression [2 + 0.5x], we get 2 + 0.5(5). By calculating this, we find that the additional cost for the 5 scoops of ice cream is $2.50. Adding this to the base cost of $2, the total cost of the ice cream cone with 5 scoops of ice cream is $4.50.
Therefore, customers visiting the Delicious Ice Cream Stand can enjoy a delicious ice cream cone with 5 scoops of ice cream for just $4.50!