Question

Mr. Miller says, Plan on a quarter pound of hamburger per person." There are 21 people in the class, including Mr. Miller and us." How much money should be collected for the cost of each burger in each student? if Hamburger Meat: $1.49 per pound ( limit: 5 pounds per customer. Additional of $1.79 per pound)

Answer 1

set up an equation, slope-intercept might help!

Answer 2

21 * (1/4) = 21/4 = 5 1/4 lbs.

5 * $1.49 = $7.45
1/4 * 1.79 = $0.45

7.45 + 0.45 = $7.90

7.90 / 21 = $0.376 = $0.38 per person