SOLUTION: Morgan is arranging a bowling party for his friends. The party room at the bowling alley is $35. The bowling alley offers a party package that includes unlimited games and shoe ren

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Question 1004330: Morgan is arranging a bowling party for his friends. The party room at the bowling alley is $35. The bowling alley offers a party package that includes unlimited games and shoe rental for $10 per person. Morgan thinks it will cost an additional $3 per person for snacks. What is the maximum number of people that Morgan can invite to stay under his budget of $175?

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Morgan is arranging a bowling party for his friends. The party room at the bowling alley is $35. The bowling alley offers a party package that includes unlimited games and shoe rental for $10 per person. Morgan thinks it will cost an additional $3 per person for snacks. What is the maximum number of people that Morgan can invite to stay under his budget of $175?
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35 + 10x + 3x <= 175
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13x <= 140
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x <= 10.77
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Rounding down you get maximum number = 10
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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