Question

A sports club is planning a cookout. The food

service charges $1.75 per person plus a flat
fee of $200. The club can only spend $500 for
food service.
Determine the maximum number of people the club will be able to serve. Show your work and explain
your answer in complete sentences.

Answer 1

maximum number: 171

Explanation:

The $500 budget that will serve the people (x) with flat fee of $200 and $1.75 per person

1.75x + 200 = 500

1.75 x = 300

x = 171.4