Question

For Frank's catering business formula m=4a+2c, where

c is the number of children and
a is the number of adults, how many meatballs are required for a party of 10 adults and 8 children?

A. 48 meatballs
B. 52 meatballs
C. 60 meatballs
D. 68 meatballs

Answer 1

The formula m = 4a + 2c can be used to calculate the number of meatballs required for a party of adults and children.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find out how many meatballs are required for a party of 10 adults and 8 children using the formula m = 4a + 2c, where c is the number of children and a is the number of adults:

1. Substitute a = 10 and c = 8 into the formula: m = 4(10) + 2(8)
2. Simplify the equation: m = 40 + 16
3. Add the values together: m = 56

Therefore, 56 meatballs are required for the party.