You and four friends plan a surprise party. Each of you contributes the same amount of money m for food.

1.) Write an algebraic expression for the total amount of money contributed for food.

2.) Evaluate your expression for m = $5.25.

M denotes how much money each person contributes.

Let n be the number of friends.

Let 1 denote including yourself

Let T denote the total amount of money.

T = m (n+1)

If you have 4 friends,

T = m (4+1)

T = ($5.25) (5)

T = $26.25

Then they've spent $26.25 altogether (Includes yourself contributing)