SOLUTION: the cost of a field trip is $220 plus $7 per student. if the school can spend at most $500 how many students can go on the field trip?

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Question 643228: the cost of a field trip is $220 plus $7 per student. if the school can spend at most $500 how many students can go on the field trip?
Answer by lynnlo(4176) About Me  (Show Source):
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40students can go on the trip
the cost is $220.00
per student will cost $7.00
the most the school can spend is $500
$220.00-$500.00=$280.00
divide 7 students by $280.00=40
40*$7.00=280.00
$280.00+$220.00=$500.00