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10 November, 17:24

A banquet has charges $750 to feed a large party. Each person must also pay $3.50 for a tip. If divided equally, how many people would need to participate for the cost to be $15 per person

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  1. 10 November, 17:37
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    Let the number of people be x.

    Total tips = 3.5x

    Total cost = 750

    Each person = $15

    15x = 750 + 3.5x

    15x - 3.5x = 750

    11.5x = 750

    x = 65.22

    Answer: 66 people should participate.
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