Question

The formula c = 5p + 230 relates c, the total cost in dollars of hosting a birthday party at a skating rink, to p, the number of people attending. If Allie's parents are willing to spend $340 for a party, how many people can attend?
The number of people that can attend the party is

Answer 1

22 people can arrest Allie’s birthday party.

c = 5p + 230
c = 340
340 = 5p + 230
340 - 230 = 5p + 230 - 230
110 = 5p
110/5 = 5p/5
22 = p
22 people