SOLUTION: Jesse’s Catering charges a flat delivery fee of $30, plus $15.25 per person served. Bob’s Catering uses the equation C = 12.50 + 17.60p to determine the cost to serve p people. An

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Question 738845: Jesse’s Catering charges a flat delivery fee of $30, plus $15.25 per person served. Bob’s Catering uses the equation C = 12.50 + 17.60p to determine the cost to serve p people. An office building needs to cater a meal for 20 people. Which statement is true?
Jesse’s Catering will cost $27.15 more than Bob’s Catering.
Jesse’s Catering will cost $27.15 less than Bob’s Catering.
Jesse’s Catering will cost $29.50 more than Bob’s Catering.
Jesse’s Catering will cost $29.50 less than Bob’s Catering.

Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Jesse's equation:
(1) +C+=+30+%2B+15.25p+
Bob's Equation:
(2) +C+=+12.5+%2B+17.6p+
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There are 20 people
(1) +C+=+30+%2B+15.25%2A20+
(1) +C+=+30+%2B+305+
(1) +C+=+335+
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(2) +C+=+12.5+%2B+17.6%2A20+
(2) +C+=+12.5+%2B+352+
(2) +C+=+364.5+
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+364.5+-+335+=+29.5+
The last choice is correct
Jesse’s Catering will cost $29.50 less than Bob’s Catering.