The maximum number of centerpieces the committee can buy.
Answer to Problem 23SGR
24 is the maximum number of centerpieces the committee can buy.
Explanation of Solution
Given information: The prom committee has no more than
Each centerpieces cost is
Solution: Let us assume the maximum number of centerpieces the committee can buy = x .
Given cost of each centerpiece =
Total cost of x centerpieces =
Total cost should be less than or equal to maximum amount the committee can spent.
Therefore,
Dividing both sides by 25, we get
Simplifying
Calculation: Therefore, 24 is the maximum number of centerpieces the committee can buy.
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