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Berta is planning a party with her friends. The room rental costs 50$ plus an additional 3$ per person to cover food. Berta haa saved up to 100$. What is the max number of people that can attened her party?
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Berta is planning a party with her friends. The room rental costs 50$ plus an additional 3$ per person to cover food. Berta haa saved up to 100$. What is the max number of people that can attened her party?

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16 people can attend her party 50+ (3×16)=98
User Justin Yueh
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Simple...

you have 3x+50

You want to get as close to $100 as you can...

16...

3*16+50

48+50=98

This is as close to $100 as you can get...

Berta can invite about 16 people...

Thus, your answer.
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