frank has devised a formula for his catering buisness that calculates the number of meatballs he needs to prepare .

the formula is m= 4a + 2c , where C equals the number of children , m = number of meatballs , and A = the number of adults .How many meatballs are required for a party of 25 adults and 5 children ?

Question

frank has devised a formula for his catering buisness  that calculates the number of meatballs he needs to prepare .

the formula is m= 4a + 2c , where C equals the number of children , m = number of meatballs , and A = the number of adults .How many meatballs are required for a party of 25 adults and 5 children ?

anonymous · Answer

The problem only requires that you insert the variables where they are needed. 
m = 4(25) + 2(5)
    = 100 +10
    = 110
Since the problem is a word problem , you may have to answer in a complete sentence.
Answer: 110 meatballs are required for the party.