Let x be the number of balloons ordered from Balloon Express and y be the number of balloons ordered from Balloon Mania.
The total cost for Balloon Express is 2x + 10, and for Balloon Mania is 1.5y + 20.
Given that the total number of balloons ordered is 30, we have x + y = 30.
Solving the system of equations:
Balloon Express: 2x + 10 = 30(275), x = 15
Balloon Mania: 1.5y + 20 = 30(240), y = 15
The O'Donnells should choose Balloon Mania because they will save $5 compared to Balloon Express.
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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Balloon Express; $25
Balloon Express; $25
Balloon Express; $5
Balloon Express; $5
Balloon Mania; $5
Balloon Mania; $5
Balloon Mania; $25
Balloon Mania; $25
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