56.67 cups of flour
10 divided by 3 = 3.33 x 17 = 56.67 cups
We can solve for x by raising both sides to the -3 power (which is the reciprocal of -1/3):
(c^-1/3)^-3 = x^-3
c^1=x^-3
c=x^-3
Since the exponent on the x is a negative, we have to move it to the denominator to make it positive:
c= 1/x³
Answer: $2 variable per person, 120 base fee Step-by -step explanation : the delta are 20 persons and \$40 therefore variable cost are $2 per person base fee: 180-30*2=120
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