Thw total cost of a meal at a banquet hall is $20 per person plus a $500 charge for renting
Suppose the total was $2160 find the number of guests?
2160 - 500 = 1660
1660 / 20 = ?
2160-500=1660
1660 divide by 20=83
To find the number of guests, we need to set up an equation using the given information.
Let's assume the number of guests is represented by g.
According to the information given, the cost for each guest is $20, and there is also a $500 rental charge. Therefore, the total cost for the meal can be calculated using the equation:
Total Cost = (Cost per person)(Number of guests) + Rental charge
$2160 = ($20)(g) + $500
Now, we can solve for the number of guests:
$2160 - $500 = $20g
$1660 = $20g
To isolate 'g', we divide both sides of the equation by $20:
$1660/$20 = $20g/$20
83 = g
Therefore, the number of guests is 83.