SOLUTION: Skate land charges a $50 flat fee for birthday party rental and $5.50 for each person. Carma has no more than $200 to spend on her birthday party. Write an inequality to repres

Algebra ->  Inequalities -> SOLUTION: Skate land charges a $50 flat fee for birthday party rental and $5.50 for each person. Carma has no more than $200 to spend on her birthday party. Write an inequality to repres      Log On


   

Question 650673: Skate land charges a $50 flat fee for birthday party rental and $5.50 for each person. Carma has no more than $200 to spend on her birthday party.
Write an inequality to represent this situation?
How many people can Carma Invite to her party without exceeding her limit. Justify your answer mathmatically.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 

Hi,

$50 flat fee for birthday party rental and $5.50 for each personhighlight%28x%29.  

Question states***Carma has no more than $200 to spend on her birthday party.

 $50 + $5.50x ≤ $200

           x ≤ $150/$5.50

           x ≤ 27.27  

How many people can Carma Invite to her party without exceeding her limit. 27



and...

+50+%2B+5.50%2A27 = $198.50