SOLUTION: I have to write an inequality equation for the word problem. This is what I came up with. Am I on track or not? 15x + 1800 ≤ 4000. Ed is planning the office holida

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Question 1005735: I have to write an inequality equation for the word problem. This is what I came up with. Am I on track or not?
15x + 1800 ≤ 4000.

Ed is planning the office holiday party. If the caterer charges a fixed cost of $1800 plus $15/serving, find the number of employees who can attend the party if Ed can spend at most $4000 for catering?

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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I have to write an inequality equation for the word problem. This is what I came up with. Am I on track or not?
15x + 1800 ≤ 4000.
Ed is planning the office holiday party. If the caterer charges a fixed cost of $1800 plus $15/serving, find the number of employees who can attend the party if Ed can spend at most $4000 for catering?
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Good work.
You are on-track.
Cheers,
Stan H.
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