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In Mathematics / High School | 2014-10-27

The student council wants to rent a ballroom for the junior prom. The ballroom's rental rate is $1500 for 3 hours and $125 for each additional half hour. Suppose the student council raises $2125. What is the maximum number of hours for which they can rent the ballroom?

Asked by danielaolvera

Answer (3)

They can afford only 5 1/2 hours

Answered by hex14 | 2024-06-10

With a budget of $2125, the student council can afford to rent the ballroom for a total of 5.5 hours, which includes the initial 3 hours plus an additional 2.5 hours. ;

Answered by Qwship | 2024-06-18

The student council can rent the ballroom for a total of 5.5 hours with a budget of $2125. This includes the initial 3 hours plus an additional 2.5 hours. The breakdown considers the rental cost and the budget remaining for additional half-hour increments.
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Answered by Qwship | 2024-09-26

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