Question

Selena and Ronald are planning to get married at the university where they met and graduated. The university charges $2,000 to set up and break down the area for the wedding ceremony (chairs, tents, red carpet, and flowers). Since they are both graduates of the university, the catering fee of $150 is waived. The reception costs $80 per person. The couple can afford to spend $10,000 on the venue and reception. How many guests can attend their wedding without going over their budget?

Answer 1

100 persons

Explanation:

Total amount for marriage = $10000

University charges for wedding ceremony (chairs, tents, red carpet, and flowers) = $2,000 - $150 = $1850

Left amount (after deducting the university charges from total amount)

= $10000 - $1850

= $8150

Now, per person reception cost = $80

Therefore, no. of persons that can attend their wedding =
`(8150)/(80)` = 101.875 ≈ 100.

Therefore, Selena and Ronald can invite 100 people for their wedding without going over budget.