Question

Erin is buying cupcakes for her birthday party. Each cupcake costs $1.50. How many guests can she invite if her budget is $80 and she has already spent $16 on paper cups and plates? By the way, Erin thinks that each guest will want two cupcakes to eat.

Answer 1

About 21 People Can Go To Erin’s Party.

Explanation:

Equation:

(80-16)= 1.5x*2

How To Solve It:

step 1: (80-16)= 1.5x*2

step 2: 64 =1.5x*2

step 3: 64=3x

step 4: 64/3=3x/3

Answer: About 21 People Can Go To Erin’s Party.