SOLUTION: The $75 cost for a party was to be shared equally by all those attending. Since 5 more people attended than what was expected, the price per person dropped by .50 cents. How many

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Question 256685: The $75 cost for a party was to be shared equally by all those attending. Since 5 more people attended than what was expected, the price per person dropped by .50 cents. How many people attended the party?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
75/x=y
80/(x+5)=y-.50
75/20=3.75
80/25=3.20


Are you sure that it is .50 and not .55?
There are no integers for x that make y and y-.50 viable.