Frank devised a formula for his catering business that calculates the number of meatballs he needs to prepare. The formula is m=4a+2c, where c=number of children; m= number of meatballs; a=number of adults. How many meatballs are required for a party of 25 adults and 7 children?

Mathematics · College · Wed Jan 13 2021

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Frank devised a formula for his catering business that calculates the number of meatballs he needs to prepare. The formula is m=4a+2c, where c=number of children; m= number of meatballs; a=number of adults.

Determine How many meatballs are required for a party of 25 adults and 7 children.

Solution:

In order to determine the number of meatballs, we simply substitute the number of adults and children to the formula.

m = 4a + 2c

m = 4(25) + 2(7)  

m = 100 + 14

m = 114

Final answer:

114 meatballs are needed for the party.

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