Jeff has ten packages that he wants to mail. Nun identical packages weigh 2 7/8 pounds each. A tenth package weighs two times as
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There are 14 nickels and 7 dimes.
(You can check by multiplying 14 by 5 for nickels and 7 times 10 for dimes. This would add up to 1.35)
(You can check by multiplying 14 by 5 for nickels and 7 times 10 for dimes. This would add up to 1.35)
Answer:
Option C) 27 people
Step-by-step explanation:
Let
x ----> the number of people
we know that
The cost of decorations ($35) plus the number of people (x) multiplied by the cost per person on food ($8.50) must be equal to $264.50
so
The linear equation that represent this situation is
solve for x
Subtract 35 both sides
Divide by 8.50 both sides