Question

A caterer charges $250 for 10 meals. They charge the same amount of money for each meal. Which table represents the relationship between the number of meals the caterer prepares and the amount of money they charge?

Number of meals Amount charged (dollars)
10 $250
11 $260
12 $270
13 $280

Number of meals Amount charged (dollars)
9 $250
10 $250
11 $250
12 $250

Number of meals Amount charged (dollars)
5 $50
10 $100
15 $150
20 $200

Number of meals Amount charged (dollars)
2 $50
4 $100
6 $150
8 $200

Answer 1

The table that represents the relationship between the number of meals the caterer prepares and the amount of money they charge is:

2 $50

4 $100

6 $150

8 $200

What is the cost of one meal?

In order to determine the correct answer, the average cost of the meal has to be determined.

Average cost = $250 / 10 = $25

• Cost of 2 meals = $25 x 2 = $50
• Cost of 4 meals = $25 x 4 = $100
• Cost of 6 meals = $25 x 6 = $150
• Cost of 8 meals = $25 x 8 = $200