Question

Jonathan is planning a party at the skating rink. The cost for each person attending is 3.50 for sate rental and $5.00 for food. Jonathan cannot spend more than $300. Can he invite 30 people? 40?People 50? People

Answer 1

He can only invite 35 people

the cost per person = $3.50 + $5.00 = $8.50

dividing $300 by $8.50 determines the amount he can invite

`(300)/(8.5)` = 35.29411...

He can invite 35 people at a cost of $8.50 × 35 = $297.50