Question

The formula c = 5p + 215 relates c, the total cost in dollars of hosting a birthday party at a skating rink, to p, the number of people attending the party.
a. solve for p
b. If Allies parents are are willing to spend $300 for her party, how many people can attend. Show your work.​

Answer 1

Answer: a. p = c/5 - 43        b. 17 people

Step-by-step explanation:

c= 5p + 215  

A)  a said solve for p so we will solve for p in the equation.

c= 5p + 215  First   Subtract 215 from both sides

-215     -215  

c - 215 = 5p Now divide both sides by 5.

p = c/5 - 43  

B)  If c is the total cost  of hosting a birthday party then we will input 300 into the equation for c and solve for p.

300 = 5p + 215    First subtract 215 from both sides

-215             -215

 85 = 5p      Divide both sides by 5

 p = 17  

This means  17 people can attend the meeting if Allies parents are willing to spend $300.