Question

Please solve the provided word problem using the 5 step word problem solving method to achieve your solution. Please make certain to verify your solution. A surprise retirement party is being planned for Pat Perry. A total of $860 has been collected for the event, which is to be held at a local reception hall. This receprion hall charges a cleanup fee of $40 and $15 per person for drinks and light snacks. Find the greatest number of people that may be invited and still stay within the $860 budget

Answer 1

\[40+15x \le860\]\[15x \le 820\]\[x \le 54.666..\]Rounding to the nearest integer, the maximum number of people is 54, which will cause you to incur costs of $850.