Question

James and Bethany Morrison are celebrating 10th anniversary by having a reception at the local reception hall. They have a budgeted $4000 for the reception. If the whole reception charge $70 for a cleanup fee plus $33 per person. Find the greatest number of people that they may still invite and have within their budget.

Answer 1

At most, they can invite 119 people and stay within their budget

Explanation:

4,000 = 70 + 33x

3,930 = 33x

3930/33 = x

119 = x

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4,000 = 70 + 33x

4,000 = 70 + 33(119)

4,000 = 70 + 3,927

4,000 = 3,997