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Mark and Heather are celebrating their 25th anniversary by having a reception at a local reception hall. They have budgeted 3500 for the reception. If the reception hall charges a $100 cleanup fee plus $39 per person, find the greatest number of people that they can invite and still stay within their budget.

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Answer:

87 people

Explanation:

3500-100(cleanup)

3400÷39=87

User Lakerfield
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$3500=100+39p
$3400=39p
Divide 3400 by 39
P= ~87.17
So 87 people at most can be invited.
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