1).walter buys a bus pass for $30. every time he rides the bus, money is deducted from the value of the pass. he rode 12 times and $24 was deducted from the value of the pass. how much does each bus ride cost?
2).elisa withdrew $20 at a time from her bank account and withdrew a total of $140. francis withdrew $45 at a time from his bank account and withdrew a total of $270.who made the greater number of withdrawal? justify your answer

Part 1)

Let

x--------> the cost of each bus ride

we know that

Solve for x

Divide both sides by

therefore

the answer part 1) is

The cost of each bus ride is

Part 2)

Find the number of Elisa's withdrawals

Divide the total withdrew by the withdrew at a time

so

Find the number of Francis's withdrawals

Divide the total withdrew by the withdrew at a time

so

therefore

the answer Part 2) is

the greatest number of withdrawals were made by Elisa

step-by-step explanation:

(s)he  is right it would be 5.5% because it is smaller than 15.5% or anything smaller than 15.5% in general