document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=302144>Question 302144</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> I have another story problem for anyone who's willing to show me how to do. The directions are: Write and solve an equation, inequality, or system of equations to answer the question. \r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Brandon is planning a suprise party for Ashley. He has $25 to spend for drinks and a cake. He knows that the cake will cost $18 and drinks will cost $0.50 per person. What is the greatest number of people he can invite to the party?  </SPAN>\n" );
document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #216658 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=mananth><B>mananth(16946)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-13.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=mananth><IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/aboutme-small.gif BORDER=0 alt=\"About Me\" VALIGN=MIDDLE></A>&nbsp;<IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/cgi-bin/show-face.mpl?user=mananth><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=216658\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> he has $ 25\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "cake costs 18\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "so he has 25-18 = $ 7 for the drinks\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "each drink costs $0.50\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "he can spend $ 7 for drinks\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "7/ 0.5 = number of drinks\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "7*10 / 0.5 *10 = 70 / 5\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "=14\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( " So he can call 14 guests\r<BR>\n" );
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