To solve this problem, we can set up a system of equations.
Let x be the number of balloons and y be the delivery cost.
For Balloon Express:
Cost of balloons: 2x
Delivery cost: 10
Total cost: 2x + 10
For Balloon Mania:
Cost of balloons: 1.5x
Delivery cost: 20
Total cost: 1.5x + 20
We are given that the O'Donnells plan to order 30 balloons.
Substituting x = 30 into the equations above:
For Balloon Express: 2(30) + 10 = 60 + 10 = 70
For Balloon Mania: 1.5(30) + 20 = 45 + 20 = 65
Therefore, the O'Donnells should choose Balloon Mania as it will cost $65 compared to $70 with Balloon Express.
They will save $70 - $65 = $5.
Therefore, the correct answer is:
Balloon Mania; $5.
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