Solve this real-world problem using a system of equations. The O’Donnells are having a birthday party for their son, and they plan to have a clown bring balloons to the party. Balloon Express charges $2 per balloon and $10 for delivery. Balloon Mania charges $1.50 per balloon and $20 for delivery. If the O’Donnells plan to order 30 balloons, which company should they choose, and how much will they save?(1 point)

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Answer 1

Let's represent the cost of ordering from Balloon Express as E, and the cost of ordering from Balloon Mania as M.

Based on the given information, the cost from Balloon Express can be represented as: E = 2*(30) + 10 = 60 + 10 = 70

Similarly, the cost from Balloon Mania can be represented as: M = 1.50*(30) + 20 = 45 + 20 = 65

Therefore, the O'Donnells should choose Balloon Mania as it will cost them $65, while Balloon Express would cost $70.

By choosing Balloon Mania, the O'Donnells will save $70 - $65 = $5.

Answer 2

The Spanish Club at Santa Fe Middle School wants to sell mini quiches to raise money for a field trip. The culinary department at their school will make the quiches for $30 plus $0.50 per quiche for the ingredients. The Spanish Club wants to sell each quiche for $2. How many quiches will they need to sell in order to break even?(1 point) Responses 20 quiches 20 quiches 12 quiches 12 quiches 75 quiches 75 quiches 45 quiches