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A catering business specializes in catering wedding receptions. The business charges $550 for

setting up the buffet and an additional $6 per guest. Mr. and Mrs. Contreras want to spend no more
than $2000 on the catering.
Write an inequality that represents the situation.

User Bing Jian
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Explanation:

550 + 6x <= 2000 where x is the number of guests

6x <= 1450

x <= 241 2/3 so the maximum # of guests would be 241

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