SOLUTION: Jesse’s Catering charges a flat delivery fee of $30, plus $15.25 per person served. Bob’s Catering uses the equation C = 12.50 + 17.60p to determine the cost to serve p people. An
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Question 738845: Jesse’s Catering charges a flat delivery fee of $30, plus $15.25 per person served. Bob’s Catering uses the equation C = 12.50 + 17.60p to determine the cost to serve p people. An office building needs to cater a meal for 20 people. Which statement is true?
Jesse’s Catering will cost $27.15 more than Bob’s Catering.
Jesse’s Catering will cost $27.15 less than Bob’s Catering.
Jesse’s Catering will cost $29.50 more than Bob’s Catering.
Jesse’s Catering will cost $29.50 less than Bob’s Catering.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Jesse's equation:
(1)
Bob's Equation:
(2)
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There are 20 people
(1)
(1)
(1)
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(2)
(2)
(2)
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The last choice is correct
Jesse’s Catering will cost $29.50 less than Bob’s Catering.
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