Five friends attend a matinee movie and spend $8 per ticket. They also purchase a small bag of popcorn each. The friends spend a total of $62.50. Let x be the price of a small bag of popcorn. Part A Which equation represents the situation?

Based on what i know about mean, this doesn't add up.

The average hourly earnings for a construction worker is projected to be $24.50 in 2012. jason wants to join the construction work force after he graduates in 2012. his friend tells him that average hourly earnings for construction workers will rise by 2% from 2009 to 2012. based on the data below, assuming that the projected hourly earnings are correct, is jason’s friend’s statement accurate? construction industry - average hourly earnings, 2000-2009 a. his friend’s statement is accurate. the average hourly earnings will increase by 2%. b. his friend’s statement is not accurate. the percent increase will be more than 2% c. his friend’s statement is not accurate. the percent increase will be less than 2% d. his friend’s statement is not accurate. the average hourly earnings will decrease

Atorch and a battery cost 2.50 altogether.the torch costs 1.50 more than the battery.what fraction of the total price is the torch? give your answer in its simplest form.