Question

10 points

The cost for an eighth-grade party is $450 for room rental, entertainment, and decorations, plus $20 per person for food. Tickets for the party are sold for $25. What is the break-even point?

A.18 tickets

B.23 tickets

C.45 tickets

D.90 tickets

Answer 1

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Answer:

D. 90 tickets

Explanation:

For t tickets sold, we want the revenue equal to the cost.

25t = 450 +20t

5t = 450 . . . subtract 20t

t = 90 . . . . . divide by 5

90 tickets is the break-even point.