A hotel charges a flat fee of $50 and $5.50 per person for a birthday party. Mike has no more than $100 to spend on a birthday party. What is the maximum number of people that Mike can invite without exceeding his limit?
A) 9
B) 8
C) 10
D) 11

Question

A hotel charges a flat fee of $50 and $5.50 per person for a birthday party. Mike has no more than $100 to spend on a birthday party. What is the maximum number of people that Mike can invite without exceeding his limit?
A) 9
B) 8
C) 10
D) 11

lxelle · Answer

$100 - $50(flat fee) = $50 < This is what is left.
To find how many Mike can invite you take $50 divided by $5.50. Caz one person is $5.50.

anonymous · Answer

thanks

anonymous · Answer

9 people with 50 cents remaining :) steal 5 dollars to get in another guy cuz 9 people is no way to party, gotta have 10.