Question

At an opening of a new art gallery, the owner hired a caterer to serve light snacks. The owner created a budget for 150 people to attend the opening, with a per person food cost of $4.25. If the number of guests attending the opening was 56% more than expected, then how much was the final food cost?

$234.00
$357.00
$637.50
$994.50

Answer 1

Answer: $994.50

Explanation:

From the question, we are informed that the owner created a budget for 150 people to attend the opening, with a per person food cost of $4.25. This means that the total cost to cater for the 150 people will be:

= 150 × $4.25

= $637.5

We are further told that the number of guests attending the opening was 56% more than expected, then the final food cost will be represented by:

= $637.5 + (56% × $637.5)

= $637.5 + (0.56 × $637.5)

= $637.5 + $357

= $994.50