SOLUTION: A surprise retirement party is being planned for Pratep Puri. A total of $860 has been collected for the event, which is to be held at a local reception hall. This reception hall c

Question 450305: A surprise retirement party is being planned for Pratep Puri. A total of $860 has been collected for the event, which is to be held at a local reception hall. This reception hall charges a cleanup fee of $40 and $15 per person for drinks and light snacks. Find the greatest number of people that may be invited and still stay within $860.
Found 2 solutions by rfer, jorel1380:
Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
860-40=820
820/15=54 people
Answer by jorel1380(3719) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
40+15n=860
15n=820
n=54.3333
The greatest number of people that can be invited is 54..
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