Tomas and Emilio have a budget of $200 to plan their party at a movie theater. The party room at the theater costs $45.99 to rent and includes a free cake. Movie tickets cost $12.50 each, and a small bag of popcorn costs $4.50. Emilio states that 9 friends can attend the party. Tomas argues that they can only bring 7 friends. Who is correct? Explain.

9 friends

Emilio is correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

$200 is the budget.

The party room rent is $45.99 and includes a cake which cost 0.00.

45.99

Movie tickets cost $12.50 each, so

12.50*7=87.5

12.50*9=112.5

A small bag of popcorn cost $4.50 each, so

4.50*7=31.5

4.50*9=40.5

45.99+87.5+31.5=164.99, so 7 friends would equal 164.99.

45.99+112.5+40.5=198.99, so 9 friends would equal 198.99.

so 9 friends can go with them.

Emilio is right. (9 friend)

Step-by-step explanation:

Rent cost=46

Movie ticket cost+pocorn cost=17

For Tomas (7) : 46 + (17*7) = 46+119=165

For Emilio (9) : 46 + (17*9) = 46+153=199