document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1055628>Question 1055628</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> 17.  When catering a wedding reception, Cathy’s Caterers charges a fixed amount plus a certain amount for<BR>\n" );
document.write( "each guest.  The charge for 75 guests is $312.50 and the charge for 200 guests is $750.  What are the fixed charge and the charge per guest? </SPAN>\n" );
document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #670831 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=ewatrrr><B>ewatrrr(24785)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-13.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=ewatrrr><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=ewatrrr><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=670831\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Let x be charge per guest AND y be the fixed amount<BR>\n" );
document.write( "200x  + y = $750<BR>\n" );
document.write( "<u>75x + y = $312.50</u> Subtract 2nd EQ from 1stEQ<BR>\n" );
document.write( "125x = $437.50<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = $3.50, charge per guest<BR>\n" );
document.write( "y = $50.00, fixed amount<BR>\n" );
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