Question

The budget for a school dance is $380.00. Decorations and refreshments cost $172.00. The band charges a fee of $100.00 plus an additional $25.00 per hour. What is the maximum

number of hours the school can have the band play at the dance?
0 2 hours
0 3 hours
0 4 hours
O 5 hours

Answer 1

4 hours

Explanation:

Decorations and refreshments already cost $172, so subtract 172 from 380

380 = 172 = 208

The band charges a $100 flat fee, so subtract 100 from 208

202 - 100 = 108

We have $102 remaining

To find how many hours the band can play, divide 108 by 25

102 ÷ 25 = 4.32

You can't buy 0.32 hours, so round that 4.32 down to 4