SOLUTION: the formula c=4p+150 relates c, the total cost (in dollars) of cafeteria a luncheon to p, the number of people attending the luncheon. (a) solve the formula for p. (b) If a company

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Question 832650: the formula c=4p+150 relates c, the total cost (in dollars) of cafeteria a luncheon to p, the number of people attending the luncheon. (a) solve the formula for p. (b) If a company is willing to spend $500 for a staff luncheon,how many people can attend ?

Answer by JulietG(1812) About Me  (Show Source):
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c=4p+150
The question gives you the value of C as 500
Plug it in
500 = 4p + 150
Subtract 150 from each side
350 = 4p
Divide each side by 4
87.5 = p
Since they're unlikely to serve .5 of a person, round down to 87