Jonathan is planning a party at the skating rink. The cost for each person attending is 3.50 for sate rental and $5.00 for food.

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3 years ago

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Jonathan cannot spend more than $300. Can he invite 30 people? 40?People 50? People

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Zina [86] · Answer 1 · 2022-02-02T00:23:41+03:00

Zina [86]3 years ago

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He can only invite 35 people

the cost per person = $3.50 + $5.00 = $8.50

dividing $300 by $8.50 determines the amount he can invite

$\frac{300}{8.5}$ = 35.29411...

He can invite 35 people at a cost of $8.50 × 35 = $297.50