Question

Jose is trying to decide how many friends he can invite to his roller skating party. Skate rentals cost $2.50 per person, including Jose, and he knows that 3 adult chaperones plan to skate.

How many friends can Jose invite if he wants to spend only $50.00 total on skate rentals?Jose can invite _______ friends.

Answer 1

Explanation:

himself and three chaperones=4

4*2.50= 10.00

50.-10.= 40 left

40/2.50 rental= 16

So he has enough for 16 friends, 3 chaperones and himself.

check:

20 people *2.50= 50.00