Decide how many cakes to order when a party could have as few as 50 people and as many as 100 people.

Question

Choose a round table that is the correct size to fit six people.
Make a prediction about how much to budget for the decorations at a party when the customer is still deciding between $10 floral arrangements and $30 floral arrangements.

Answer 1

To determine how many cakes to order for a party expected to have between 50 to 100 people, it's reasonable to estimate based on serving size. Typically, a standard cake serves about 12-15 people.

• If we assume you want to provide enough cake for everyone, for 50 people, you would need about 4 cakes (50 ÷ 12 = 4.17), and for 100 people, you would need about 8 cakes (100 ÷ 12 = 8.33).
• To cover potential variations in attendance, ordering between 4 to 8 cakes would be advisable, possibly around 6 cakes as a midpoint estimate.

As for the round table, you should choose a table that comfortably seats six people, which is generally a round table with a diameter of about 60 inches. This size allows for enough space for plates and drinks while keeping people comfortable during conversation.

Regarding the budget for decorations, if the customer is deciding between $10 floral arrangements and $30 floral arrangements, a good approach would be to create a mixture to accommodate budgets while also considering aesthetics.

For budgeting:

• If you assume that the party might have about 10 tables, you could estimate:
  • If using $10 arrangements: $10 x 10 = $100
  • If using $30 arrangements: $30 x 10 = $300
• A balanced approach could involve budgeting for a mix, such as 5 arrangements at $10 and 5 at $30. In this case:
  • (5 x $10) + (5 x $30) = $50 + $150 = $200.

Thus, a potential budget could range from $100 to $300, with a mix closer to around $200 being a practical estimate.

Answer 2

short it and make it look like a 8 th grader

Answer 3

Sure! Here’s a shorter version that’s suitable for an 8th grader:

For the party with 50 to 100 people, you should order around 6 cakes. Each cake serves about 12-15 people, so if you get 6 cakes, that should be enough for everyone.

For seating, choose a round table that’s about 60 inches wide, which fits 6 people comfortably.

When it comes to decorations, if floral arrangements cost $10 each and $30 each, a good budget could be around $200. You could mix it up by getting 5 of each kind, which would give a nice look without spending too much!