SOLUTION: A Carrie the Caterer's total cost for catering a party includes a fixed cost, which is the same for every party. In addition the Carrie charges a certain amount for each guest. If

Question 920347: A Carrie the Caterer's total cost for catering a party includes a fixed cost, which is the same for every party. In addition the Carrie charges a certain amount for each guest. If it costs $300 to serve 25 guests and $420 to serve 40 guests, find the fixed cost and the cost per guest.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(40,420)
(25,300) m = = 120/15 = 8
***Using point-slope form, P(25,300)
y- 300 = 8(x-25)
y = 8x + 200
fixed cost: $200
cost per guest: $8
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