Question

Frank has devised a formula for his catering business that calculates the number of meatballs he needs to prepare. The formula is m=ra+2c, where c= number of children;m = meatballs; a = number of adults. How many meatballs are required for a party of 25 adults and 5 children?

Answer 1

m = 4a + 2c

a = 25; c = 5

Replace a with 25. Replace c with 5.
Then evaluate the expression.

m = 4 * 25 + 2 * 5

m = 100 + 10

m = 110

Answer: 110 meatballs are needed.