The Alvarezes are trying to decide which of two catering companies to hire for their anniversary party. Marvelous Meals charges $700 plus $35 per person. Posh Parties charges $425 plus $50 per person. Both companies are known for their good food and excellent service, so the Alvarezes want to choose the caterer that will cost less. Write the equation to represent Marvelous Meals. *

Given :

Marvelous Meals charges $700 plus $35 per person. Posh Parties charges $425 plus $50 per person.

To Find :

Which company will cost less.

Solution :

Let, after x people Marvelous Meals charge less than Posh Parties :

So, 700 + 35x < 425 + 50x

275 < 15x

x > 18.33 i.e x > 18

Therefore, after 18 people Marvelous Meals charge less than Posh Parties.

Hence, this is the required solution.

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