SOLUTION: The Rock Club planned a climbing expedition. The total cost was $4400, which was to be divided equally among the members going. Prior to the trip, 2 members decided not to go. I
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Question 1027767: The Rock Club planned a climbing expedition. The total cost was $4400, which was to be divided equally among the members going. Prior to the trip, 2 members decided not to go. If the cost per person increased by $110, how many people went on the expedition?
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The cost per person for 
people going on the trip is:
\ =\ \frac{4400}{x})
If two less people attend:
\ =\ \frac{4400}{x\ -\ 2})
But \ =\ C(x\ -\ 2)\ -\ 110)
,
So:
Solve for , then calculate 
John
My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
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