Question

orit is planning a party and needs to rent a banquet hall. she has narrowed down her choices to two banqurt halls. the first charge is $2000 up front and $25 per person. the second charge is $50 per person. which hall should orit chose?

Answer 1

depends on how many people doesn't it? put P = number of people then first one cost
\[2000 +25P\] second one is
\[50P\] if you want to know what the break even point is set = and solve
\[50P=25P+2000\]
\[25P=2000\]
\[P=80\]

Answer 2

so if there are more than 80 people choose option 1. if less choose option 2