Question

Kayla’s mom is planning her birthday party. She has a budget of $150. She knows that the food will cost $5 per person. Twelve friends are coming to the party. Which expression represents the amount of money, m
, Kayla’s mom has to spend on each guest’s goody bag?(1 point)
Responses

12(m+5)=150

12 Left Parenthesis m plus 5 Right Parenthesis equals 150

m+12(5)=150

m plus 12 Left Parenthesis 5 Right Parenthesis equals 150

5(m+12)=150

5 Left Parenthesis m plus 12 Right Parenthesis equals 150

12m+5=150

Answer 1

12(m + 5) = 150

Reason: Each guest costs m (goody bag) + 5 (food). For 12 guests that's 12(m + 5), which equals the $150 budget.