Question

At a party it cost $9.50 for refreshments for 10 guests at this rate how much would it cost to have refreshments for 75 guests?

Answer 1

10 guests = $9.50

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Find 1 guest :
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1 guest = $9.50 ÷ 10 
1 guest = $0.95

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Find 75 guests :
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75 guests = $0.95 x 75
75 guests = $71.25

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Answer: It will cost $71.25 to have refreshment for 75 guests.
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