Question

annie is planning a business meeting for her company. she has a budget of $1,225 for renting a meeting room at a local hotel and providing lunch. she expects 25 people to attend the meeting. the cost of renting the meeting room is $270. which inequality shows how to find the amount, x, annie can spend on lunch for each person?

Explanation:

Step1: Define total cost components

Total budget: $\$1,325$; Room cost: $\$270$; Lunch per person: $x$; Number of people: 26. Total lunch cost: $26x$.

Step2: Set up budget inequality

Room cost + total lunch cost ≤ total budget
$\$270 + 26x \leq \$1,325$

Answer:

$270 + 26x \leq 1325$