SOLUTION: A party supply store charges a set-up fee of $80 plus 0.35 per balloon to make a balloon arch. A business has $150 to spend on decorations for their grand opening. How many balloon

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Question 1060220: A party supply store charges a set-up fee of $80 plus 0.35 per balloon to make a balloon arch. A business has $150 to spend on decorations for their grand opening. How many balloons can they have in the arch?
Answer by jorel555(1290) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let n be the number of balloons. Then:
80+.35n=150
.35n=70
n=200
They can have 200 balloons in the arch. ☺☺☺☺