Word Problem: Multiplication and Addition

The video tutorial explains how to calculate the total cost of hiring a hall, which includes a £15 booking fee and a £12.50 per hour charge. The instructor emphasizes the importance of understanding the 'per hour' aspect to avoid mistakes. The tutorial walks through the calculation process, including multiplying the hourly rate by the number of hours and adding the booking fee. The final cost is calculated step-by-step, ensuring the correct placement of decimal points and alignment of values.

What is the initial step in calculating the total cost of hiring the hall?

• Multiply the booking fee by the number of hours

• Calculate the number of hours the hall is used

• Add the booking fee to the hourly rate

• Subtract the booking fee from the total cost

How many hours is the hall used if it is hired from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM?

• 6 hours

• 5 hours

• 7 hours

• 4 hours

What is the cost for using the hall for 5 hours at £12.50 per hour?

• £50.00

• £75.00

• £80.00

• £62.50

What is the purpose of the £15 booking fee in the cost calculation?

• It is a recurring hourly charge

• It is a one-off payment added to the total

• It is subtracted from the hourly cost

• It is multiplied by the number of hours

What is the final total cost of hiring the hall, including the booking fee?

• £80.00

• £75.00

• £77.50

• £62.50