Caroline and Brad run a bakery that serves large groups. They have two different pricing options. The first option offers $50 for their services plus $5 per meal they serve. The second option allows the client to only spend $10, but they must pay $10 for each meal served. How many people are served when the total price is the same for both plans?

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Caroline and Brad run a bakery that serves large groups. They have two different pricing options. The first option offers $50 for their services plus $5 per meal they serve. The second option allows the client to only spend $10, but they must pay $10 for each meal served. How many people are served when the total price is the same for both plans?

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anonymous · Answer

Let x be the number of meals served
50 + 5x = 10x
Find x