Question

Kinsley's retirement party will cost $35 if she invites 5 guests. What is the maximum number of guests there can be if Kinsley can afford to spend a total of $98 on her retirement party? Assume the relationship is directly proportional.

Answer 1

14

Explanation:

Let us suppose, the number of guests that can be invited as x.

No. of people Amount of money

5 $35

x(let) $98

Here, the relationship is directly proportional,

So,

5/x =35/98

or, x × 35 = 5 × 98

or, x = 5 × 98/35

Therefore, x = 14

So, 14 members can be invited to her party if she spends $98 on her retirement party.